What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Saxony?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Saxony is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Saxony?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Saxony is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €140 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Saxony?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Saxony 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 Saxony?

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 Saxony?

The distance between Zurich and Saxony is 581 km. The road distance is 624.8 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Saxony without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Saxony without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €120 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Saxony?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Zurich to Saxony, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Saxony bus from?

Zurich to Saxony bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Saxony train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Saxony?

The best way to get from Zurich to Saxony is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €140 - €360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €600 and takes 8h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Zurich to Saxony bus arrive?

Zurich to Saxony bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Munich - Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Saxony train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Saxony?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Saxony is 625 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Zurich to Saxony.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Saxony?

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

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Where can I stay near Saxony?

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Zurich to Saxony - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Saxony by plane, train, bus, night train, train (Trenitalia), or car

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Fly to Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
4h 6m
€146–357
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 38m
€45–290
Train
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
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
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
6h 12m
€138–324
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
€68–347
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
Drive 624.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Leipzigcar 624.8 km
6h 53m
€110–159

Zurich to Saxony by train

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Distance: 580.6 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Saxony, Germany?

Swiss and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 8h 27m.

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