Madrid to Leipzig by train
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Overview: trains from Madrid to Leipzig
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Madrid to Leipzig train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Madrid to Leipzig by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Madrid to Leipzig take around 18 hours and 33 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,734 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Madrid is scheduled to depart at around 05:50. The last departure is usually at around 21:30 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Madrid at around 06:20, with the last train leaving at around 21:30. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 22 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 22 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$599.50.
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 Madrid to Leipzig?
The journey between Madrid and Leipzig usually involves changes of train.
We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those 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 around departures.
How long does it take to travel from Madrid to Leipzig?
The Madrid to Leipzig train travel takes about 18 hours and 33 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Madrid to Leipzig train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Leipzig leaving Madrid at around 05:50 and the last train leaving at around 21:30 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Madrid at around 06:20, with the final departure at 21:30.
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