Leipzig Hauptbahnhof

The length of the station facade is around 298 meters.

Today, the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has 21 tracks, two of which are built underground for S-Bahn trains. Despite being the largest in Europe, in terms of passenger flow, the central railway station of Leipzig occupies only the 12th place among the German long-distance stations.

The great Railway Hub

About 1300 trains are passing through the Leipzig Bahnhof every day, running between Germany and many European cities. The inter-city trains to Dresden and Berlin are among the most frequent: these directions are very popular and the travel time takes just a little bit more than 1 hour. There are high-speed trains that travel to the city of Hamburg, as well as Paris and Amsterdam, and many other European destinations. The train tickets can be bought at the Travel Centre at one of the counter services, or from the automated ticket machines, which can be found on the territory of the Hauptbahnhof.

The location of the Leipzig central railway terminal is very convenient as you can easily reach it by the majority of the urban transport. There is a large tram junction right in front of the main entrance. It is possible to get to the Bahnhof almost by any city tram.

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The ticket sales office, the reservation center as well as the information and travel centers are situated at the Travel Service on the ground floor of Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. The customer information center is open from 8.00 to 20.00 (Monday – Friday), and from 10.00 to 18.00 (Sunday and public holidays).

Deutsche Bahn Information center is located on the upper floor, and it is open every day from 6.00 to 24.00.

The DB Ticket Automats are located on the ground floor of the station, operating 24/7.

You can rest before your departure in the first-class lounge, allocated on the upper floor. It is open daily from 7.00 am to 21.00 on weekdays, and from 8.00 to 20.00 on weekends.

The lockers for your luggage and personal things are functioning every day 24 hours a day. They can be found both on the ground and upper floors. The price rates vary from 2.5 Euro to 5 Euro.

The pharmacy can be found on the ground floor of the station. It is open every day except public holidays. Opening hours: from 8.00 am to 21.00 (Monday – Saturday), from 12.00 to 18.00 (Sunday).

The German Red Cross service can be found on the upper floor (QBS); it is open from 7.00 to 18.00 (Monday – Saturday).

Parking Houses

The West parking house tariffs (long-term parking) are the following:

The East parking house tariffs are the following:

The West parking house tariffs are the following:

The Railway Station Plan

Leipzig Hauptbahnhof is one of the most modern railway stations in Germany: it is easy and has all the necessary facilities, including a shower and free Wi-Fi. Its plan is simple and well-developed.

Accommodation near the Hauptbahnhof in Leipzig

If you come to Leipzig for business affairs or any other reason and need to find a hotel close to the Hauptbahnhof, consider choosing from the options presented below. Thanks to the central location of the station, there is an abundance of great variants! Here you can find the two-star hotels and hostels, as well as three- and four-star rating accommodation for a more comfortable stay. With HotelFriend, you can not only book a room in a hotel that appeals to you most but also reserve any offered hotel service in advance through our web platform. Most of the hotels around the Leipzig Bahnhof offer comfy accommodation, rich breakfast, and large conference rooms for your convenience. By booking rooms and services with hotelfriend.com beforehand, you save your means, as you always get good value for money and full control over your journey.

Hotels near the railway station cater for any budget!

How to get to the airport

If you need to get to the Leipzig Airport from the central railway station, you can use the S-Bahn train that leaves from underground platform 2, or you can go for an intercity train, and in 20 minutes, you will be at the airport. Usually, the trains come and go two or three times per hour, but be attentive, as during the public holidays and early in the morning, often only one train per hour runs to the Halle Airport.

Promenaden Shopping Mall

In the nineties, the building of the Leipzig central station was renovated, and the unusable vast spaces of the structure along the cross gallery were converted into the modern shopping center Promenaden. There are about 200 stores and service zones in the mall. Promenaden is open every day including Sunday, that is why every weekend the mall is busy not only with the guests of the city but also with many Leipzigers, who went shopping there. Here you can buy everything – from food to refrigerators. Lots of small cafes, snack bars, and restaurants offer various dishes of all tastes, so you do not need to go far to have a decent meal before your departure or after your arrival to the city.

The Central station and the huge shopping mall are both located in one place.

The shopping center Promenaden is one of the biggest in the area. That is why staying in a hotel near the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, you will enjoy the convenience of its closeness both to the main city attractions and to the huge trading center, where you can purchase any kind of gifts for your relatives and friends.