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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Flights from Leipzig to Zurich depart on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $179 (€144) but you can travel from only $47 (€37) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:30, the last at 20:50. The fastest flight covers the 323 miles (521 km) distance in 2h 55m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 323 miles (521 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $179 (€144) |
Flights per day 10 |
Fastest flight 2h 55m |
First flight 5:30 AM |
Last flight 8:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$235
Average price
$451
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Flights per day
34
Distance
521 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Leipzig to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Zurich will cost around $451 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $235.
It's difficult to get from Leipzig to Zurich without transferring at least once.
S2 · ICE 698 · 18504+
EW5
ICE 606 · 21833+
EW5 · EW766
ICE 806 · 21841+
EW5 · EW766
ICE 600 · 21881+
AF1835 · AF1414
ICE 600 · 21881+
EC5189
LH157+
LH5740
LH159+
LH5736
OS284 · OS139
LH159 · LH1186
OS284 · OS141Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $179.
Distance: 323 miles (521 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$572 Average price | $203 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Zurich:
A bus is $134 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Zurich costing on average $203 (€163).
A bus is $502 (€404) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Zurich costing on average $572 (€460).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Zurich flights for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OS286 · OS133 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 14h15 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS286 · OS131 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 12h35 | 8:05 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS286 · OS145 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 24h30 | 8:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS286 · OS143 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 22h40 | 6:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS286 · OS139 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 18h50 | 2:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS286 · OS147 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 25h55 | 9:25 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS286 · OS141 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 20h50 | 4:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS286 · OS137 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 16h45 | 12:15 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS286 · OS135 | 7:30 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 15h30 | 11:00 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
LH159 · LH1186 | 6:10 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 4h15 | 10:25 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH159+ LH5736 | 6:10 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 3h35 | 9:45 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 606 · 21833+ EC5189 | 6:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 13h28 | 7:40 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 606 · 21833+ EW5 · EW766 | 6:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 13h33 | 7:45 PM Zurich Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 606 · 21833+ EW8762 | 6:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 13h18 | 7:30 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 698 · 18504+ EW8762 | 6:22 AM Leipzig Hbf | 13h08 | 7:30 PM Zurich Airport | 3 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 698 · 18504+ EC5189 | 6:22 AM Leipzig Hbf | 13h18 | 7:40 PM Zurich Airport | 3 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 698 · 18504+ EW5 | 6:22 AM Leipzig Hbf | 13h23 | 7:45 PM Zurich Airport | 4 transfers | |
ICE 806 · 21841+ EW8762 | 7:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 12h14 | 7:30 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 806 · 21841+ EW5 · EW766 | 7:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 12h29 | 7:45 PM Zurich Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 806 · 21841+ EC5189 | 7:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 12h24 | 7:40 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 604 · 21849+ EW8762 | 8:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 11h18 | 7:30 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 604 · 21849+ EC5189 | 8:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 11h28 | 7:40 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 604 · 21849+ AF1835 · AF1414 | 8:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 14h13 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 3 transfers | |
OS284 · OS143 | 10:20 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 7h50 | 6:10 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS284 · OS141 | 10:20 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 6h00 | 4:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS284 · OS139 | 10:20 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 4h00 | 2:20 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS284 · OS145 | 10:20 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 9h40 | 8:00 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 600 · 21881+ EW8762 | 12:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 7h18 | 7:30 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 600 · 21881+ AF1835 · AF1414 | 12:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 10h13 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 600 · 21881+ EC5189 | 12:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 7h28 | 7:40 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 2440 · ICE 1600 · 21889+ AF1835 | 12:41 PM Leipzig Hbf | 9h44 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 4 transfers | |
IC 2440 · ICE 1600 · 21889+ EC5189 | 12:41 PM Leipzig Hbf | 6h59 | 7:40 PM Zurich Airport | 3 transfers | |
IC 2440 · ICE 1600 · 21889+ EW8762 | 12:41 PM Leipzig Hbf | 6h49 | 7:30 PM Zurich Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 692 · 21891+ AF1835 · AF1414 | 1:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 9h05 | 10:25 PM Zurich Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 692 · 21891+ LX971 | 1:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 6h55 | 8:15 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 692 · 21891+ LX983 | 1:20 PM Leipzig Hbf | 7h50 | 9:10 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 508 · 21897+ LX979 | 2:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 7h58 | 10:10 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 508 · 21897+ SK1680 · SK601 | 2:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 19h28 | 9:40 AM Zurich Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 508 · 21897+ LX983 | 2:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 6h58 | 9:10 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1204 · 18520+ LX979 | 2:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 7h19 | 10:10 PM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1204 · 18520+ SK1680 · SK601 | 2:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 18h49 | 9:40 AM Zurich Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1204 · 18520+ SK1680 · SK603 | 2:51 PM Leipzig Hbf | 23h19 | 2:10 PM Zurich Airport | 3 transfers | |
LH157+ LH5740 | 6:35 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 3h15 | 9:50 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
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