Explore Oberhausen to Leipzig by train

Thinking about travelling from Oberhausen to Leipzig by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Oberhausen and Leipzig

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £88.43, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 7 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Oberhausen to Leipzig train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Oberhausen to Leipzig is at 00:01 and the last is at 23:56. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 00:21 and the last one is at 23:59. You can expect 30 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 22 minutes.

Oberhausen to Leipzig train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 384 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 5 hours and 5 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Oberhausen and Leipzig?

You can secure tickets for travel between Oberhausen and Leipzig up to 7 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Additional information on train travel from Oberhausen to Leipzig

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Leipzig city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Oberhausen to Leipzig by train?

The distance between Oberhausen and Leipzig is 384 kilometres.

What is the Oberhausen to Leipzig train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs £88.43. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When can I start booking my Oberhausen to Leipzig train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 7 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Oberhausen to Leipzig by train?

The fastest journey time is 5 hours and 5 minutes.