The average train between Zurich and Leipzig takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 1:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Leipzig? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Leipzig station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
Zurich to Leipzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Leipzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Leipzig train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Zurich and Leipzig is 521.2 km. The road distance is 790 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Fulda Bahnhof in around 9h 3m.