London to Leipzig by train
Leipzig lies 866 km (538 mi) east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 22 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and Germany rail, over roughly 1,056 km (656 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| London | Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 9 million | 504,971 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | Leipzig Central Station, Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof, Leipzig-Stötteritz railway station |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 04103–04357 |
Clocks in Leipzig are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 7 h 22 min journey lands 8 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Leipzig
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book trains from London 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 London?
866 km (538 mi) in a straight line, east of London; by road roughly 1,056 km (656 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Leipzig by train?
About 7 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Leipzig?
Leipzig is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Leipzig?
The Euro (EUR).
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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.