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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Thun is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Thun is to train and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 430.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Thun?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Thun. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Thun via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Thun?

The distance between Leipzig and Thun is 833 km. The road distance is 756.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Thun without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 54m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Leipzig to Thun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Thun train from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Thun?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Thun is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 54m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Leipzig to Thun train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Thun?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Thun is 756 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Leipzig to Thun.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig to Thun 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 Thuntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 54m
CHF 73–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N86 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bernbus FlixBus N872
12h 24m
CHF 46–125
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Thuntrain Ic8 / ...
11h 25m
CHF 173–259
Drive 756.3 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Thuncar 756.3 km
7h 52m
CHF 121–175
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Thuntrain Ic8 / ...
11h 28m
CHF 264–471
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)plane LEJ - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain
8h 35m
CHF 119–365
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LEJ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
7h 46m
CHF 176–330
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
7h 21m
CHF 163–424
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain
7h 30m
CHF 61–272
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
7h 47m
CHF 142–322
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
7h 32m
CHF 88–247

Leipzig to Thun by train

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8h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 833.4 km
Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Thun via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Thun via Nuremberg central bus station, Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bahnhof, and Bern in around 12h 24m.

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