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Kulturgeschichtliches Museum Osnabrück
Top local museum in the former market square weighing house. It presents the Peace of Westphalia and Osnabrück’s urban history in a central historic setting.
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Osnabrück is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Osnabrück will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
It's difficult to get from Leipzig to Osnabrück without transferring at least once.
IC 2430+
95778
IC 2038+
95780
IC 2048 · ICE 144
IC 2046 · ICE 146
IC 2440 · ICE 142
IC 2048 · ICE 144
IC 2046 · ICE 146
IC 2440 · ICE 142
IC 2038+
95780
IC 2430+
95778Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Osnabrück among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €185.
Distance: 195 miles (315 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€59 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €363 Average price | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 48m Average total duration 13h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Osnabrück:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Osnabrück costing on average €59.
A bus is €336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Osnabrück costing on average €363.
Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Flight takes on average 13h 48m.
The journey is about 4m faster (4h 27m by train vs 4h 31m by car) and roughly €0.30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€59 vs €59). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Osnabrück trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2046 · ICE 146 | Delayed 6:49 AM 8:41 AMLeipzig Hbf | 4h28 | 1:09 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2430+ 95778 | On time 9:42 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h59 | 2:41 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2048 · ICE 144 | Delayed 8:49 AM 10:41 AMLeipzig Hbf | 4h28 | 3:09 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2038+ 95780 | On time 11:42 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h59 | 4:41 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2440 · ICE 142 | Delayed 10:47 AM 12:41 PMLeipzig Hbf | 4h28 | 5:09 PM Osnabrück Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Leipzig to Osnabrück run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 195 miles (315 km) distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 195 miles (315 km) |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Osnabrück — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Osnabrück trip today.
Top local museum in the former market square weighing house. It presents the Peace of Westphalia and Osnabrück’s urban history in a central historic setting.
Important collection focused on painter Felix Nussbaum, designed by Daniel Libeskind. Powerful architecture and art make it a standout cultural stop.
Compact museum on the Erich Maria Remarque peace center. It explores the author’s life, anti-war themes, and literary legacy in a meaningful setting.
Historic market square framed by the town hall and St. Mary’s Church. It is the classic starting point for exploring Osnabrück’s old town atmosphere.
One of the city’s oldest streets, lined with restored houses and small shops. It captures the medieval character of central Osnabrück.
Pedestrian street in the old town with handsome façades and independent businesses. Popular for strolling between major historic sights.
Grünkohl cooked with onions and spices, usually served in winter with potatoes and sausage. A classic North German comfort dish also popular in Osnabrück.
Hearty kale and barley stew from Lower Saxony, often enriched with smoked meat. It reflects the region's rural winter cooking traditions.
Pan-fried potatoes with onions and bacon, often served with fried eggs or pickles. A staple pub and home dish across northwest Germany.
Michelin-starred fine dining known for seasonal tasting menus, precise modern technique, and an elegant setting inside the historic Hotel Walhalla.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old town serving regional German classics and beer in a cozy, long-established setting.
Well-regarded old-town dining room with refined German and European dishes, strong wine focus, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in Munich or Hamburg, while local transit and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants. Round up small taxi fares and leave small change at cafes.
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Osnabrück Hbf -> Neumarkt, Osnabrück
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig to Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leipzig to Osnabrück trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Osnabrück Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Osnabrück Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Osnabrück train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Osnabrück Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Beykebab, Kochlöffel, Algarve Grill, Pizza Max
Wi-Fi is available at Osnabrück Hbf. ATMs are available at Osnabrück Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Osnabrück Hbf. Information desks are available at Osnabrück Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Osnabrück Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Osnabrück Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Osnabrück Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Osnabrück Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Pension Haus Auf Dem Klushügel, Best Western Hotel Hohenzollern, Ibis Budget, Boardinghouse Villa Il Paradiso.
Osnabrück Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Cafe Extrablatt, Cafe & Bar Celona, Café Mano Negra
Wi-Fi is available at Osnabrück Altstadt. ATMs are available at Osnabrück Altstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Osnabrück Altstadt. Information desks are available at Osnabrück Altstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Osnabrück Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Osnabrück Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Osnabrück Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Osnabrück Altstadt.
Nearby hotels include Romantikhotel Walhalla, Dom-Hotel, Hotel am Nikolaiort, Bergmann Boardinghouse.
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