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Zurich to Leipzig trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Leipzig takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 4m
Duration
790 km
Distance
€166
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain train 50 / ...
8h 27m
€134–572

Zurich to Leipzig train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 12:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 790.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

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.

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