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Train Osnabrück → Leipzig

Schedule & travel time

4h 22m 314 km 23 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

4h 22m

Fastest time

5h 14m

Avg. duration

314

Kilometers

23

Trains per day

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By train from Osnabrück to Leipzig

An important rail connection: The train connection from Osnabrück to Leipzig is one of the important rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 4h 22m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 314 kilometers and is served by about 23 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Osnabrück to Leipzig saves you about 35 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 Osnabrück to Leipzig?

The fastest connection from Osnabrück to Leipzig takes 4h 22m. The average travel time is 5h 14m.

How many trains run daily from Osnabrück to Leipzig?

About 23 trains run daily on the Osnabrück - Leipzig route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Osnabrück to Leipzig?

The direct connection covers 314 km.

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Osnabrück → Bremen
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Berlin → Leipzig
1h 5m148 km
Erfurt → Leipzig
0h 43m120 km
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Return journey

Leipzig Osnabrück

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Osnabrück → Bremen0h 51mOsnabrück → Münster24mOsnabrück → Berlin3h 03mOsnabrück → Hamburg3h 29mBerlin → Leipzig1h 5mErfurt → Leipzig0h 43mBerlin Südkreuz → Leipzig1h 05m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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