The cheapest and fastest trains from Idar-Oberstein to Leipzig
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Idar-Oberstein to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Idar-Oberstein to Leipzig will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
It's difficult to get from Idar-Oberstein to Leipzig without transferring at least once.










Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Idar-Oberstein to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Idar-Oberstein to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $226.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$152 Average price | $226 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Idar-Oberstein to Leipzig
Trains from Idar-Oberstein to Leipzig run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $152 (€123) but you can travel from only $60 (€48) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:33, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 249 miles (401 km) distance in 6h 14m.
Distance 249 miles (401 km) |
Average train duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $152 (€123) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 6h 14m |
First train 07:33 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: vlexx from Idar-Oberstein to Leipzig trainsvlexx trains will get you between Idar-Oberstein and Leipzig from $60 (€48). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Idar-Oberstein to Leipzig
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Idar-Oberstein to Leipzig by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Idar-Oberstein to Leipzig
- Monday: 07:30 13:30 - 12:30 17:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 13:30 - 12:30 17:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 13:30 - 12:30 17:30
- Thursday: 06:30 15:30 - 15:00 20:00
- Friday: 07:30 13:30 - 12:30 17:30
- Saturday: 09:30 - 15:00
- Sunday: 09:30 - 15:00
- Spießbratenhaus Kammerhof
- Eissalon San Marco
- Ratsstübchen
- Cafe am Markt
- Amethyst
- Edelstein-Hotel
- Schloßschenke
- City Hotel
- Hotel-Café Rieth
- Hotel-Café Rieth
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Willy-Brandt-Platz.
- Restaurant Zchocolat
- Vapiano Leipzig
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
- a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Leipzig
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-13 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 14-23
- Hall 3: shopping and dining area
- Tram: Lines 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X, S6
- Bus: Several lines available
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