Hamburg to Leipzig by train
Leipzig lies 294 km (183 mi) south-east of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Germany rail, over roughly 359 km (223 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hamburg | Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 2 million | 504,971 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Hamburg-Altona station, Hamburg Dammtor station | Leipzig Central Station, Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof, Leipzig-Stötteritz railway station |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 04103–04357 |
Where to book trains from Hamburg to Leipzig
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Staying in Leipzig
Our booking partner lists 847 places to stay in Leipzig. Of the 541 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (278), and 11 are five-star. Across 195 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 413,021 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Leipzig from Hamburg?
294 km (183 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Hamburg; by road roughly 359 km (223 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Leipzig by train?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Leipzig?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where can I stay in Leipzig?
Our booking partner lists 847 places to stay in Leipzig, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.