Travelling from Göttingen to Leipzig by train

Want to know how to get from Göttingen to Leipzig by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Göttingen to Leipzig take around 2 hours and 16 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 172 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Göttingen is scheduled to depart at around  00:26. The last departure is usually at around 23:11 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Göttingen at around 02:45, with the last train leaving at around 23:43. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 33 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 30 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$39.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Leipzig, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Leipzig.

Is there a direct train from Göttingen to Leipzig?

The journey between Göttingen and Leipzig usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Göttingen to Leipzig every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Göttingen to Leipzig?

The Göttingen to Leipzig train travel takes about 2 hours and 16 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Göttingen to Leipzig train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Leipzig leaving Göttingen at around 00:26 and the last train leaving at around 23:11 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Göttingen at around 02:45, with the final departure at 23:43.