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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.
Cheapest price
€73
Average price
€93
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Regensburg to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Regensburg to Leipzig will cost around €93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €73.
It's difficult to get from Regensburg to Leipzig without transferring at least once.
32890+
ICE 600
63060+
ICE 508
63058+
ICE 1600 · S35
84322+
ICE 1100 · S5X
84322+
ICE 1100 · ICE 1557 · 16115
32890+
ICE 600
63060+
ICE 508
84322+
ICE 1100 · ICE 1557 · 16115
63058+
ICE 1600 · S35
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ICE 1100 · S5XTrains from Regensburg to Leipzig run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 70 days |
The table below shows live departures for Regensburg to Leipzig trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 904+ 84114 | Delayed 11:24 PM 11:32 PMRegensburg Hbf | 5h32 | 5:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
32890+ ICE 600 | On time 8:45 AM Regensburg Hbf | 3h19 | 12:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
84322+ ICE 1100 · S5X | 8:53 AM Regensburg Hbf | 4h04 | 12:57 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
84322+ ICE 1100 · ICE 1557 · 16115 | 8:53 AM Regensburg Hbf | 3h46 | 12:39 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
63058+ ICE 1600 · S35 | 9:48 AM Regensburg Hbf | 3h54 | 1:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
63060+ ICE 508 | On time 10:45 AM Regensburg Hbf | 3h19 | 2:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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.
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Regensburg 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 Regensburg to Leipzig trains use the Regensburg Hbf to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Leipzig Markt. Use this guide to compare Regensburg and Leipzig train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Regensburg 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: L'Osteria da Nino, Pritanio, Heuport, Zara
Wi-Fi is available at Regensburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Regensburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Regensburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Regensburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Regensburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Regensburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Regensburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Regensburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn, Bischofshof, Münchner Hof, Kaiserhof.
Regensburg-Prüfening is 3 km from Regensburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Regensburg-Prüfening 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: La Villetta, Bäckerei / Café Klein, Cafe Higgis, China Restaurant
Wi-Fi is available at Regensburg-Prüfening. ATMs are available at Regensburg-Prüfening.
Ticket office support is available at Regensburg-Prüfening. Information desks are available at Regensburg-Prüfening.
Luggage storage is available at Regensburg-Prüfening. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Regensburg-Prüfening: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Regensburg-Prüfening: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Regensburg-Prüfening.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Premier.
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 Markt 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: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Markt. ATMs are available at Leipzig Markt.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Markt. Information desks are available at Leipzig Markt.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Markt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Markt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Markt.
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Pentahotel Leipzig, Victors Residenzhotel, Marriott.
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.
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