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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Winterthur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Switzerland?

The distance between Leipzig and Switzerland is 858 km. The road distance is 622.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 750.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Leipzig to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Switzerland bus from?

Leipzig to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Switzerland train from?

Leipzig to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Switzerland is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 11h 38m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 300 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Leipzig to Switzerland bus arrive?

Leipzig to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Winterthur station.

Where does the Leipzig to Switzerland train arrive?

Leipzig to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Switzerland is 622 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Leipzig to Switzerland.

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

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Leipzig to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig to Switzerland by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 12m
CHF 160–752
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
9h 19m
CHF 43–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Winterthurbus FlixBus 141
11h 38m
CHF 61–111
Drive 622.4 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Zurichcar 622.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 102–147
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the bus from HOF, Hauptbahnhof,st 6 to ST. GALLEN, Lagerstrassebus
3. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
13h 49m
CHF 462–704
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)plane LEJ - BSL
5h 57m
CHF 127–291
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LEJ - ZRH
6h 6m
CHF 128–339
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LEJ - GVA
6h 3m
CHF 131–323
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
5h 25m
CHF 156–424
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
5h 24m
CHF 68–324
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
5h 38m
CHF 69–332

Leipzig to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 858.1 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Winterthur once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–90 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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