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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Leipzig takes 9h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 45m
Duration
790 km
Distance
€149
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Zurich to Leipzig train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 32m • 2 changes
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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 790.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 8h 27m.

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