Zurich to Leipzig Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Leipzig takes 10h 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
Duration: 790 km
Distance: €155
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...

8h 27m

€124–292

Zurich to Leipzig train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:59 PM → 11:09 AM
Arrives next day
15h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:31 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:31 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:31 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
9h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:31 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:31 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:31 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
9h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:31 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:31 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:31 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
9h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:31 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:31 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:31 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
9h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:31 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:31 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:31 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
9h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:31 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:31 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:31 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
6:59 PM → 9:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:31 PM
8h 32m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:31 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:31 PM
7h 57m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 12:31 AM
Arrives next day
8h 32m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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