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Museum der bildenden Künste
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potsdam to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potsdam to Leipzig will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Potsdam to Leipzig without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Potsdam to Leipzig run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $12 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (127 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 78 miles (127 km) |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Potsdam to Leipzig.
The table below shows live departures for Potsdam to Leipzig trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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S7 · ICE 597 | On time 8:41 AM Potsdam Hbf | 2h01 | 10:42 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S7 · ICE 91 | On time 9:01 AM Potsdam Hbf | 2h11 | 11:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S7 · S46 · ICE 91 | On time 9:11 AM Potsdam Hbf | 2h01 | 11:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S7 · ICE 507 | On time 9:41 AM Potsdam Hbf | 2h05 | 11:46 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
73811 · S5 · ICE 507 | On time 9:49 AM Potsdam Hbf | 1h57 | 11:46 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers |
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Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Immersive museum on Leipzig’s role in East Germany’s Peaceful Revolution. Essential for understanding 1989 and modern German democracy.
Bach’s former residence and museum, presenting manuscripts, instruments, and Leipzig’s central role in his life and work.
Leipzig’s central square framed by historic buildings, arcades, and markets. A natural starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
Major city square with dramatic architecture, fountains, opera, and concert hall. Best for urban views and Leipzig’s cultural heart.
Former cotton mill transformed into one of Europe’s notable art districts. Explore galleries, studios, and Leipzig’s influential contemporary scene.
Leipzig’s signature mixed vegetable dish with peas, carrots, asparagus and morel mushrooms, often enriched with crayfish butter. A classic Saxon specialty.
A clear broth with small semolina dumplings. This simple soup is a long-standing Saxon home-style favorite served in Leipzig and the region.
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often made with root vegetables and marjoram, sometimes served with sausage. A comforting everyday dish in the region.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the Rosental with modern tasting menus, refined service and a tranquil setting in a historic building.
Well-known restaurant and inn by the monument, popular for hearty Saxon food and local beer in a warm, traditional setting.
Historic Auerbachs Keller serves classic Saxon and German dishes in a famous vaulted cellar linked to Goethe and Leipzig tradition.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants or round up the bill. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Leipzig Hbf -> Augustusplatz, Leipzig
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potsdam 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.

Most Potsdam to Leipzig trains use the Potsdam Hbf to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Leipzig Messe. Use this guide to compare Potsdam and Leipzig train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Potsdam 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: Smiley's Pizza Profis, Addy's Bistro und Café, Bao An, Theo's Inselcafé
Wi-Fi is available at Potsdam Hbf. ATMs are available at Potsdam Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Potsdam Hbf. Information desks are available at Potsdam Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Potsdam Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Potsdam Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Potsdam Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potsdam Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express, The niu Amity.
Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg is 4 km from Potsdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bistro Wiesenstein, Prinz Eisenherz, Lee Moon, King Sigi Döner
Wi-Fi is available at Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg. ATMs are available at Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg.
Ticket office support is available at Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg. Information desks are available at Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg.
Luggage storage is available at Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg.
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.
Leipzig Messe is 6 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig Messe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Dönerhaus, Grand Canyon, Graf Zeppelin, Glücksboot Asia-Erlebnisgastronomie
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Messe. ATMs are available at Leipzig Messe.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Messe. Information desks are available at Leipzig Messe.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Messe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Messe.
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.
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