What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs €150 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Leipzig Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Leipzig Hbf?

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 Leipzig Hbf?

The distance between Zurich and Leipzig Hbf is 790 km. The road distance is 625.9 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 27m and costs €110 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Leipzig Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Leipzig Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf?

The best way to get from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 27m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €420 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Zurich to Leipzig Hbf bus arrive?

Zurich to Leipzig Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Leipzig Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Leipzig Hbf is 626 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf?

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

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Where can I stay near Leipzig Hbf?

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Zurich to Leipzig Hbf - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Leipzig Hbf by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
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
€119–258
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 50m
€45–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leipzig central train stationbus 144
10h
€55–85
Drive 625.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Leipzig Hbfcar 625.9 km
6h 56m
€132–190
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
9h 46m
€139–265
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
6h 9m
€126–413
Fly 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 32m
€158–428
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 52m
€68–238
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 22m
€165–356

Zurich to Leipzig Hbf 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 Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leipzig central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 10h.

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