- Must visit
Museum der bildenden Künste
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Flights from Zurich to Leipzig depart on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $247 but you can travel from only $45 by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:14, the last at 20:55. The fastest flight covers the 323 miles (521 km) distance in 2h 0m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 323 miles (521 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $247 |
Flights per day 16 |
Fastest flight 2h 0m |
First flight 5:14 AM |
Last flight 8:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$229
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$444
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 50 m
Flights on Sep 20
60
Distance
521 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Leipzig will cost around $444 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $229.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Leipzig without transferring at least once.
21884 · ICE 601+
U25188
21876 · ICE 691+
U25188
18517 · ICE 1205+
U25188
EW8765+
21924 · ICE 697
EW8765+
21916 · ICE 605
LH1199 · LH158
LH1191 · LH156
OS140 · OS285
LH5741+
LH158
LH1189 · LH156Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $621.
Distance: 323 miles (521 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$621 Average price | $206 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 42m Average total duration 12h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- 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 Zurich to Leipzig:
A bus is $118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Leipzig costing on average $206.
A bus is $534 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Leipzig costing on average $621.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 21m.
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Leipzig flights for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1191 · LH158 | 2:35 PM Zurich Airport | 8h35 | 11:10 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1191 · LH156 | 2:35 PM Zurich Airport | 3h25 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1191+ LH4208+ 21926 · ICE 1605 | 2:35 PM Zurich Airport | 6h52 | 9:27 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LX970+ 21926 · ICE 1605 · S5 | 4:35 PM Zurich Airport | 4h52 | 9:27 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH5753+ LH158 | 5:10 PM Zurich Airport | 6h00 | 11:10 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1197 · LH158 | 6:05 PM Zurich Airport | 5h05 | 11:10 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5741+ LH158 | 6:55 PM Zurich Airport | 4h15 | 11:10 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1199 · LH158 | 7:55 PM Zurich Airport | 3h15 | 11:10 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
LH5737+ LH180+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 6:55 AM Zurich Airport | 8h18 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH5737+ LH180+ 21876 · ICE 691 | 6:55 AM Zurich Airport | 7h47 | 2:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LH5737+ LH180+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 6:55 AM Zurich Airport | 8h51 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LX974+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 7:10 AM Zurich Airport | 8h03 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LX974+ 21876 · ICE 691 | 7:10 AM Zurich Airport | 7h32 | 2:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LX974+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 7:10 AM Zurich Airport | 8h36 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
SN5104+ SN2581+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 7:25 AM Zurich Airport | 7h48 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
SN5104+ SN2581+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 7:25 AM Zurich Airport | 8h21 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
SN5104+ SN2581+ 21876 · ICE 691 | 7:25 AM Zurich Airport | 7h17 | 2:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF1415 · AF1734+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 7:40 AM Zurich Airport | 8h06 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF1415 · AF1734+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 7:40 AM Zurich Airport | 12h06 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
AF1415 · AF1734+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 7:40 AM Zurich Airport | 7h33 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
21884 · ICE 601+ LX976 | 8:10 AM Zurich Airport | 7h36 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18517 · ICE 1205+ LX976 | 8:10 AM Zurich Airport | 7h03 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21876 · ICE 691+ LX976 | 8:10 AM Zurich Airport | 6h32 | 2:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
OS132 · OS227+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 8:50 AM Zurich Airport | 6h56 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS132 · OS227+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 8:50 AM Zurich Airport | 11h52 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS132 · OS227+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:50 AM Zurich Airport | 10h56 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL1918 · KL1779+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 9:20 AM Zurich Airport | 10h26 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL1918 · KL1777+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 9:20 AM Zurich Airport | 10h26 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL1918 · KL1777+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 9:20 AM Zurich Airport | 11h22 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18517 · ICE 1205+ U25188 | 9:55 AM Zurich Airport | 5h18 | 3:13 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21884 · ICE 601+ U25188 | 9:55 AM Zurich Airport | 5h51 | 3:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21876 · ICE 691+ U25188 | 9:55 AM Zurich Airport | 4h47 | 2:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
SK602 · SK1677+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 10:25 AM Zurich Airport | 10h17 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
SK602 · SK1677+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 10:25 AM Zurich Airport | 9h50 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
SK602 · SK1677+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 10:25 AM Zurich Airport | 9h21 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS134 · OS229+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 10:40 AM Zurich Airport | 10h02 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS134 · OS229+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 10:40 AM Zurich Airport | 9h06 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS134 · OS285 | 10:40 AM Zurich Airport | 8h10 | 6:50 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS134 · OS229+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 10:40 AM Zurich Airport | 9h35 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH1187 · LH156 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 6h40 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4318 · DE4087+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 8h55 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
DE4318 · DE4087+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 8h26 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DE4318 · DE4087+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 11:20 AM Zurich Airport | 9h22 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL1920 · KL1779+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 11:50 AM Zurich Airport | 8h52 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL1920 · KL1779+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 11:50 AM Zurich Airport | 7h56 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL1920 · KL1779+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 11:50 AM Zurich Airport | 8h25 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
OS136 · OS285 | 12:25 PM Zurich Airport | 6h25 | 6:50 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS136+ 21916 · ICE 605+ OS231 | 12:25 PM Zurich Airport | 7h21 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS136+ 21924 · ICE 697+ OS231 | 12:25 PM Zurich Airport | 8h17 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
OS136+ 21918 · ICE 1105 · IC 2433 | 12:25 PM Zurich Airport | 7h50 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LX966+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 12:45 PM Zurich Airport | 7h01 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LX966+ 21918 · ICE 1105 · IC 2433 | 12:45 PM Zurich Airport | 7h30 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LX966+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 12:45 PM Zurich Airport | 7h57 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
OS138 · OS285 | 1:20 PM Zurich Airport | 5h30 | 6:50 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX968+ 21918 · ICE 1105 · IC 2433 | 1:25 PM Zurich Airport | 6h50 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
LX968+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 1:25 PM Zurich Airport | 6h21 | 7:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LX968+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 1:25 PM Zurich Airport | 7h17 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH1189 · LH192+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 1:40 PM Zurich Airport | 6h35 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
LH1189 · LH156 | 1:40 PM Zurich Airport | 4h20 | 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1189 · LH192+ 21924 · ICE 697 | 1:40 PM Zurich Airport | 7h02 | 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Discover the best of Leipzig — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leipzig trip today.
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Immersive museum on Leipzig’s role in East Germany’s Peaceful Revolution. Essential for understanding 1989 and modern German democracy.
Bach’s former residence and museum, presenting manuscripts, instruments, and Leipzig’s central role in his life and work.
Leipzig’s central square framed by historic buildings, arcades, and markets. A natural starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
Major city square with dramatic architecture, fountains, opera, and concert hall. Best for urban views and Leipzig’s cultural heart.
Former cotton mill transformed into one of Europe’s notable art districts. Explore galleries, studios, and Leipzig’s influential contemporary scene.
Leipzig’s signature mixed vegetable dish with peas, carrots, asparagus and morel mushrooms, often enriched with crayfish butter. A classic Saxon specialty.
A clear broth with small semolina dumplings. This simple soup is a long-standing Saxon home-style favorite served in Leipzig and the region.
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often made with root vegetables and marjoram, sometimes served with sausage. A comforting everyday dish in the region.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the Rosental with modern tasting menus, refined service and a tranquil setting in a historic building.
Well-known restaurant and inn by the monument, popular for hearty Saxon food and local beer in a warm, traditional setting.
Historic Auerbachs Keller serves classic Saxon and German dishes in a famous vaulted cellar linked to Goethe and Leipzig tradition.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants or round up the bill. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Leipzig/Halle Flughafen -> Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
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Most Zurich to Leipzig flights use the Zurich Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Leipzig airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Zurich Airport is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zurich Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased. ATMs are located in Arrival and Departureas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zurich Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zurich Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Leipzig/Halle Airport is 2 km from Leipzig city centre. Public transport options include:
Leipzig/Halle Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig/Halle Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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