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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Saxony is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Saxony is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €110 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Saxony?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Saxony 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 Saxony?

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 Saxony?

The distance between Zurich and Saxony is 581 km. The road distance is 624.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Saxony without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €120 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Zurich to Saxony, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Saxony bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Saxony train from?

Zurich to Saxony train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Saxony?

The best way to get from Zurich to Saxony is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €110 - €390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 8h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Zurich to Saxony bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Saxony train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Saxony?

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

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

Book your Zurich to Saxony train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Saxony?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Saxony.

Zurich to Saxony - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Saxony by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
4h 15m
€118–382
Bus
cheapest
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
€46–81
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
8h 19m
€124–167
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 50m
€60–270
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
6h 5m
€149–323
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 50m
€91–207
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Hofbus
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Markttrain S5x / ...
15h 41m
Drive 624.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Leipzigcar 624.7 km
6h 52m
€107–155

Zurich to Saxony by train

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8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 580.6 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Swiss, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 8h 19m.

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