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 €50 - €85 and takes 10h.

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 22m and costs €160 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

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 790 km. The road distance is 624.8 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 8h 27m and costs €130 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m 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 SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Zurich to Leipzig is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €130 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €370 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Zurich to Leipzig bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Leipzig train arrive?

Zurich to Leipzig train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Leipzig is 625 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m 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 1349+ hotels available in Leipzig.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Leipzig by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
8h 27m
€134–302
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 50m
€45–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leipzig central train stationbus 144
10h
€50–85
Drive 624.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Leipzigcar 624.8 km
6h 53m
€113–163
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
9h 35m
€154–300
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
5h 59m
€126–368
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 22m
€163–468
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 52m
€86–260
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 22m
€165–376

Zurich to Leipzig by train

104Weekly Trains

8h 27mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 790.5 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leipzig central train station once daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 10h.

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