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Train Dresden → Leipzig

Schedule & travel time

1h 08m 110 km 35 trains/day
RE

Route overview

1h 08m

Fastest time

1h 30m

Avg. duration

110

Kilometers

35

Trains per day

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By train from Dresden to Leipzig

An important rail connection: The train connection from Dresden to Leipzig is one of the most important long-distance routes rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 1h 08m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 110 kilometers and is served by about 35 trains every day. With this frequency you will find a suitable connection at practically every hour.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Saxonia Express

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Available train types

This route is served by RE.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Dresden to Leipzig saves you about 18 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Dresden to Leipzig?

The fastest connection from Dresden to Leipzig takes 1h 08m. The average travel time is 1h 30m.

How many trains run daily from Dresden to Leipzig?

About 35 trains run daily on the Dresden - Leipzig route. Train types include RE.

What is the route from Dresden to Leipzig?

The direct connection covers 110 km.

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Dresden → Chemnitz
0h 58m73 km
Dresden → Görlitz
1h 25m88 km
Berlin → Leipzig
1h 5m148 km
Erfurt → Leipzig
0h 43m120 km
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Return journey

Leipzig Dresden

More connections

Dresden → Chemnitz0h 58mDresden → Görlitz1h 25mDresden → Prag (CZ)2h 25mDresden → Berlin1h 27mBerlin → Leipzig1h 5mErfurt → Leipzig0h 43mBerlin Südkreuz → Leipzig1h 05m
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Schedule data last updated: 19/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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