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Zurich to Leipzig trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Leipzig takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. 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 26m
Duration
790 km
Distance
€209
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ic3 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
  4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train 28 / ...
8h 27m
€159–622

Zurich to Leipzig train times

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 9:36 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 790.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

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

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