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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Winterthur is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 400.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Winterthur?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at Winterthur. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Winterthur via Hauptbahnhof and Schaffhausen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Winterthur?

The distance between Leipzig and Winterthur is 770 km. The road distance is 599.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Winterthur without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Leipzig to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Winterthur bus from?

Leipzig to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Winterthur train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Winterthur is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 330 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Leipzig to Winterthur bus arrive?

Leipzig to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Winterthur station.

Where does the Leipzig to Winterthur train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Winterthur is 599 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Leipzig to Winterthur.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leipzig to Winterthur?

Book your Leipzig to Winterthur bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Winterthur?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig to Winterthur by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
8h 24m
CHF 123–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Winterthurbus FlixBus 141
11h 5m
CHF 40–75
Drive 599.5 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Winterthurcar 599.5 km
6h 42m
CHF 95–138
Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LEJ - ZRH
5h 46m
CHF 126–326
Train via Frankfurt am Main
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 44m
CHF 140–556
Train #2
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
9h 57m
CHF 156–280
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
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 16m
CHF 124–395
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
5h 46m
CHF 129–315
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
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 31m
CHF 67–206
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
8h 1m
CHF 126–291
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
7h 7m
CHF 131–406

Leipzig to Winterthur by train

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8h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 769.8 km
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Winterthur via Hauptbahnhof and Schaffhausen in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Winterthur 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–75 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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