Berlin Ostkreuz to Leipzig train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Berlin Ostkreuz to Leipzig take around 1 hour and 31 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 149 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Berlin Ostkreuz is scheduled to depart at around  00:12. The last departure is usually at around 23:58 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Berlin Ostkreuz at around 00:20, with the last train leaving at around 23:53. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 36 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 29 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$32.00.

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 Berlin Ostkreuz to Leipzig?

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

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Berlin Ostkreuz 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 Berlin Ostkreuz to Leipzig?

The Berlin Ostkreuz to Leipzig train travel takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Berlin Ostkreuz to Leipzig train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Leipzig leaving Berlin Ostkreuz at around 00:12 and the last train leaving at around 23:58 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Berlin Ostkreuz at around 00:20, with the final departure at 23:53.