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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Leipzig is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Leipzig is to train and fly which takes 7h 26m and costs €60 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Lugano to Leipzig?

The distance between Lugano and Leipzig is 955 km. The road distance is 774 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Leipzig without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 23m and costs €80 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Lugano to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Leipzig bus from?

Lugano to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Leipzig train from?

Lugano to Leipzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Lugano to Leipzig is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 23m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Lugano to Leipzig bus arrive?

Lugano to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Lugano to Leipzig train arrive?

Lugano to Leipzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Leipzig is 774 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Lugano to Leipzig.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Leipzig by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
10h 23m
€83–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N76
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus N86 / ...
12h 30m
€49–118
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 47m
€103–357
Drive 774 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Leipzigcar 774 km
7h 38m
€135–194
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Leipzig Hbftrain Ec
12h 46m
€272–498
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane MXP - LEJ
7h 52m
€108–288
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LIN - LEJ
7h 49m
€154–302
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MXP - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 26m
€62–300
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LIN - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 48m
€58–294
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 42m
€96–290

Lugano to Leipzig by train

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10h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 954.5 km
Duration: 10h 23m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Leipzig central train station via Nuremberg central bus station in around 12h 30m.

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