Train Leipzig to Zurich from CHF 244 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Zurich takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 11m
Duration: 790 km
Distance: CHF 244
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

8h 15m

CHF 150–545

Leipzig to Zurich train times

Trains run hourly between Leipzig and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

9:27 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 6:26 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 7:24 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 8:26 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:28 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 2:49 PM
8h • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:49 PM
8h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:28 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:49 PM
8h • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:28 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 2:26 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:28 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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