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Eisenach - Leipzig Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

30 trains operate daily from Eisenach to Leipzig. The train trip from Eisenach to Leipzig is usually about 2 hours and 29 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as one hour and 50 minutes.

Distance93 mi (149 km)
Fastest train1h 50m
Lowest price£16.81
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines3

Price trends for trains from Eisenach to Leipzig

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Which train should you take from Eisenach to Leipzig?

There are 3 train lines with service from Eisenach to Leipzig. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 27 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity-Express62h 36m£30.06
Deutsche Bahn272h 27m£32.33
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company112h 35m£31.45
  • The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.

  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Eisenach to Leipzig start from £17, and on average cost . Daily there are 11 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Leipzig. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Eisenach leaves from Hörschel Hp . And in Leipzig trains arrive at Leipzig-Liebertwolkwitz and 8 other train stations.

    From Eisenach to Leipzig train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Leipzig faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 50 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Eisenach to Leipzig. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.
The distance between Eisenach and Leipzig is approximately 93 miles, or 149 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 29 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 50 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Eisenach to Leipzig on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Eisenach at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 30 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Leipzig to Eisenach.

City Information

Leipzig

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Leipzig is a hip city in the Saxony region in the east of Germany. This city is the home of famous composers Richard Wagner and Johann Sebastian Bach and pays tribute to these musical giants with attractions such as the Bach-Museum Leipzig.

Discover some of the city's most interesting architecture in its historic churches. St. Nicholas Church, near Leipzig University, is a Romanesque church with Gothic roots. It was built in 1797 and boasts neoclassical interiors and magnificent pillars. St. Thomas Church is just as impressive and is Bach's final resting place.

Significant art collections are on view at both the Museum of Fine Arts and the Grassi Museum of Applied Arts. Check out the Asisi Panometer to see how a giant painting merges with an equally large gas tank to form a remarkable panoramic attraction.

When hunger strikes, Leipzig has many excellent places to wine and dine. Take a seat at Auerbachs Keller, one of Germany's oldest and most popular restaurants. Ouzeri Was Kost Das is perfect for a romantic dinner, thanks to its cosy setting by the canal.

International travelers can reach Leipzig via the Leipzig/Halle Airport or the impressive European train system. Trains with service to Leipzig include Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, or alex. If you prefer getting there by coach, simply hop on any one of these: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RoadJet, Union Ivkoni, or Racic Eurobus.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Eisenach?

Main departure station: Hörschel Hp

There is one train station in Eisenach.

All train stations in Eisenach:

  • Hörschel Hp

Where is the train station in Leipzig?

Main arrival station: Leipzig-Miltitz

There are more train stations and stops in Leipzig than most cities. Most trains from Eisenach will stop at one (or more) of the 9 following stations in Leipzig:

Train stations in Leipzig:

  • Leipzig-Miltitz

  • Leipzig Karlsruher Str

  • Leipzig-Heiterblick

  • Leipzig Miltitzer Allee

  • Engelsdorf

  • Leipzig-Lützschena

  • Leipzig-Knauthain

  • Leipzig-Liebertwolkwitz

  • Leipzig-Holzhausen

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