Paris to Leipzig by train
Leipzig lies 766 km (476 mi) north-east of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 11 min at the speeds typical of France and Germany rail, over roughly 934 km (580 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Paris | Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 2.1 million | 504,971 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Gare du Nord, Gare de Paris-Est, Auber | Leipzig Central Station, Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof, Leipzig-Stötteritz railway station |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 04103–04357 |
What changes when you arrive in Leipzig
Crossing from France into Germany: 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 Paris 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 Paris?
766 km (476 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Paris; by road roughly 934 km (580 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paris to Leipzig by train?
About 5 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Leipzig?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.