The average train between Zurich and Saxony takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Saxony. 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 Saxony. 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 Saxony at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Saxony? 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 Saxony. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Leipzig Hbf station via Basel SBB station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Zurich to Saxony train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Saxony is 533.1 km. The road distance is 625 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 8h 27m.