Leipzig to Berlin by train
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof → Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Trains link Leipzig (Leipzig Hauptbahnhof) and Berlin (Berlin Hauptbahnhof) in about 1h 14m at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 1h 14m
- Typical
- ≈ 1h 17m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- DB Fernverkehr

How long does the train from Leipzig to Berlin take?
The fastest trains cover Leipzig to Berlin in about 1h 14m; a typical journey takes around 1h 17m.
Is there a direct train from Leipzig to Berlin?
Yes: direct trains run between Leipzig Hauptbahnhof and Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
Legendary routes through Leipzig or Berlin
- ICE Sprinter Berlin → Munich
- ICE Hamburg → Berlin
- RE10 Leipzig–Frankfurt (Oder) Leipzig → Frankfurt (Oder)
- Railjet Budapest → Berlin
Sleepers too: night trains from Berlin.
More trains from Leipzig
- Leipzig → Munich ≈ 3h 12m · direct
More train routes in Germany · Hungary · Slovakia.
Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.