What is the cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leipzig to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 400.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Switzerland?

The distance between Leipzig and Switzerland is 792 km. The road distance is 624.7 km.

How do I travel from Leipzig to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Switzerland without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 550.

How long does it take to get from Leipzig to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Leipzig to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Switzerland train from?

Leipzig to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Switzerland is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 59m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 390 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Leipzig to Switzerland train arrive?

Leipzig to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Switzerland is 625 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Leipzig to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Leipzig to Switzerland?

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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Leipzig to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig to Switzerland by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 20m
CHF 146–535
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
9h 19m
CHF 43–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 141 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
10h 59m
CHF 46–80
Drive 624.7 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Zurichcar 624.7 km
6h 58m
CHF 101–146
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
9h 19m
CHF 152–260
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)plane LEJ - BSL
5h 36m
CHF 101–381
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LEJ - ZRH
6h 6m
CHF 127–319
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LEJ - GVA
6h 2m
CHF 120–343
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
5h 21m
CHF 125–399
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
5h 21m
CHF 73–222
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
5h 36m
CHF 69–200

Leipzig to Switzerland by train

122Weekly Trains

8h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 792.2 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Zürich Stadelhofen via Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 10h 59m.

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