The average train between Zurich and Leipzig takes 9h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. 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 7:59 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 54m. 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 9h 54m.
Zurich to Leipzig train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Leipzig train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Leipzig train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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 Frankfurt in around 8h 17m.