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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Leipzig is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Leipzig is to fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs €160 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Winterthur and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Winterthur and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Schaffhausen and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Leipzig?

The distance between Winterthur and Leipzig is 770 km. The road distance is 600.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €130 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Winterthur to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Leipzig train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Winterthur to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Leipzig is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 11h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €380 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Winterthur to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Winterthur to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winterthur to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Leipzig is 600 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Winterthur to Leipzig.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1350+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Winterthur to Leipzig - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Winterthur to Leipzig by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 11 / ...
8h 55m
€135–294
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 9m
€51–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Winterthur to Leipzig central train stationbus FlixBus 141
11h 5m
€60–95
Drive 600.4 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Leipzigcar 600.4 km
6h 36m
€108–156
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
9h 29m
€159–329
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
6h 5m
€126–372
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 28m
€163–472
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 58m
€86–264

Winterthur to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 769.8 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a train from Winterthur to Leipzig Hbf via Schaffhausen and Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Winterthur to Leipzig central train station once daily. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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