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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 420.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Zurich?

The distance between Leipzig and Zurich is 786 km. The road distance is 624.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 270.

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

The train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hb takes 9h 16m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Zurich train from?

Leipzig to Zurich train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Zurich?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Zurich is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 54m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 310 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Leipzig to Zurich bus arrive?

Leipzig to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Leipzig to Zurich train arrive?

Leipzig to Zurich train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Zurich?

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Leipzig to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Leipzig to Zurich 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
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
9h 16m
CHF 150–270
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
9h 41m
CHF 40–270
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 54m
CHF 46–86
Drive 624.7 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Zurichcar 624.7 km
6h 58m
CHF 100–144
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the bus from HOF, Hauptbahnhof,st 6 to ST. GALLEN, Lagerstrassebus
3. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
13h 45m
CHF 488–1,207
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LEJ - ZRH
6h 19m
CHF 124–303
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
5h 9m
CHF 148–417
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 Zürich HBtrain
7h 37m
CHF 132–447
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
5h 51m
CHF 68–199
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport
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 6m
CHF 131–290

Leipzig to Zurich by train

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9h 16mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Leipzig to Zurich.

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Distance: 785.7 km
Duration: 9h 16m

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

ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hb 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 150–270 and the journey takes 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station in around 10h 54m.

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