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 €60 - €110 and takes 10h 55m.

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 5m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Saxony?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Saxony station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Munich Fröttmaning. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

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 50m.

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 45m and costs €160 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m 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 FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Saxony train from?

Zurich to Saxony train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 5m and costs €130 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €700 and takes 8h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Zurich to Saxony bus arrive?

Zurich to Saxony bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich Fröttmaning station.

Where does the Zurich to Saxony train arrive?

Zurich to Saxony train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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?

Book your Zurich to Saxony bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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, 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 5m
€137–347
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 50m
€45–300
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 12
8h 45m
€160–692
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich Fröttmaningbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Munich Fröttmaning to Leipzig central train stationbus N86
10h 55m
€61–102
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
6h 12m
€149–375
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 49m
€87–349
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Regensburgbus
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Rb
12h 31m
€472–815
Drive 624.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Leipzigcar 624.8 km
6h 53m
€109–158

Zurich to Saxony by train

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Distance: 580.6 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

Swiss and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Leipzig Markt via Basel SBB and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 8h 45m.

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