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 €55 - €100 and takes 11h 20m.

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 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Zürich 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 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 38m.

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 €120 - €600.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich 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 €120 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €330 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Zurich to Leipzig bus arrive?

Zurich to Leipzig bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Munich - Bus 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

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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
€129–572
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 38m
€45–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus FlixBus 141 / ...
11h 20m
€55–99
Drive 624.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Leipzigcar 624.8 km
6h 53m
€110–159
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 37m
€154–470
Fly Zurich Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
5h 59m
€137–326
Fly Zurich Airport 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
€166–441
Fly Zurich Airport 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
€68–347
Train to Basel, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 57m
€74–418

Zurich to Leipzig by train

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8h 27mAverage Duration

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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, you can take a bus from Zürich to Leipzig central train station via Munich central bus station in around 11h 20m.

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