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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Leipzig is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Leipzig is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs €160 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Leipzig?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Zurich to Leipzig?

The distance between Zurich and Leipzig is 787 km. The road distance is 624.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs €170 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Zurich to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Leipzig bus from?

Zurich to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Leipzig train from?

Zurich to Leipzig train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Zurich to Leipzig is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs €170 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Zurich to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Leipzig train arrive?

Zurich to Leipzig train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Leipzig is 625 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Zurich to Leipzig.

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

Book your Zurich to Leipzig train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 493+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Zurich to Leipzig - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Leipzig by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, 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 Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ec
9h 35m
€174–300
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 50m
€45–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus FlixBus 141 / ...
11h 20m
€49–91
Drive 624.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Leipzigcar 624.7 km
6h 52m
€108–156
Train via Augsburg
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Buchloetrain Ec
3. Take the train from Buchloe to Augsburg Hbftrain Rb
4. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
9h 47m
€162–383
Fly Zurich Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
6h 36m
€135–335
Fly Zurich Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 51m
€162–456
Fly Zurich Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Leipzig central train stationbus
6h 59m
€57–165
Train to Basel, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
8h 25m
€144–484

Zurich to Leipzig by train

7Weekly Trains

9h 35mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 786.5 km
Duration: 9h 35m

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

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbf via Karlsruhe Hbf in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leipzig central train station via Munich central bus station in around 11h 20m.

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