St. Margrethen to Leipzig by train

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Overview: trains from St. Margrethen to Leipzig

Find the key information for travelling by train from St. Margrethen to Leipzig, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:25 View journey
Last train 23:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 477
Trains / day 10 View all
Cheapest journey €130.76 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 14m
Train operators 14

Discover St. Margrethen to Leipzig by train

Planning a train adventure from St. Margrethen to Leipzig? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between St. Margrethen and Leipzig

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €130.76, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

St. Margrethen to Leipzig departure timetable

On this route, 10 trains run daily, with the first one leaving St. Margrethen at 00:25 and the last leaving at 23:55 during the week.

For weekend travel to Leipzig, the earliest departure is at 00:25 and the last one is at 23:55. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 1 hour and 19 minutes.

How long does the train from St. Margrethen to Leipzig take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 5 hours and 40 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 477 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between St. Margrethen and Leipzig?

You can secure tickets for travel between St. Margrethen and Leipzig up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

More information on train travel from St. Margrethen to Leipzig

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Leipzig city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from St. Margrethen to Leipzig

Want to know more about your journey from St. Margrethen to Leipzig? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between St. Margrethen and Leipzig by train is 477 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.