How to travel from Leipzig to Zurich

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Travel Information to Zurich from Leipzig

Distance323 miles (521 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$33 - $130
Cheapest modeBus • $33 (€30) • 9 h 55 min
Fastest modeFlight • $130 (€117) • 2 h 50 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 323 miles (521 km) by bus, train or flight between Leipzig and Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Leipzig to Zurich.

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from Leipzig to Zurich

How to get from Leipzig to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leipzig to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
05:55PM14h05
Leipzig, Hbf
08:00AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1011One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
05:55PM14h05
Leipzig, Hbf
08:00AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1011One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH165+SWISSLH5740
06:55PM2h55
Leipzig/Halle Airport
09:50PMZurich Airport
$5541One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 699 · IC 60403
10:58PM9h07
Leipzig Hbf
08:05AMZurich HB
$1121One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 609 · IC 60408
11:55PM9h10
Leipzig Hbf
09:05AMZurich HB
$1261One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 505 · ECE 190
09:55AM8h33
Leipzig Hbf
06:28PMZurich HB
$1711One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:50AM13h40
Leipzig, Hbf
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1161One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:15PM19h05
Leipzig, Hbf
06:20PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1111One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:25AM16h25
Leipzig, Hbf
08:50PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1331One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 698 · 18504+Eurowings EW8762
06:22AM13h03
Leipzig Hbf
07:25PMZurich Airport
$2091One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 606 · 21833+Eurowings EW8762
06:12AM13h13
Leipzig Hbf
07:25PMZurich Airport
$2181One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 508 · 21897+easyJetU25189
02:12PM6h23
Leipzig Hbf
08:35PMZurich Airport
$2391One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leipzig to Zurich.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Leipzig to Zurich: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Zurich from Leipzig is by taking a bus, which costs on average $33 (€30).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Leipzig to Zurich:

A bus is $97 (€87) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $130 (€117) from Leipzig to Zurich.

Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Leipzig to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Zurich that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 9 h 55 min of travel time.

Train takes on average 7 h 12 min.

The Leipzig to Zurich distance is around 323 miles (521 km).

The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Zurich is:

  • 2 buses a day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Leipzig to Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leipzig to Zurich:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
  • Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Leipzig to Zurich depart from Leipzig Hbf to Zurich HB.

The following travel companies offer services from Leipzig to Zurich:

  • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Leipzig to Zurich tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
  • Lufthansa Cityline (2), SWISS, Austrian Airlines or Lufthansa can get you to Zurich by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Leipzig to Zurich for $130 (€117) on Omio.
  • Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can take you to Zurich by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Leipzig to Zurich for $33 (€30).

Yes, there are direct routes from Leipzig to Zurich with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 1 direct bus per day to Zurich with FlixBus.
  • You can check for a direct train to Zurich with Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Leipzig to Zurich often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Leipzig and Zurich itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Zurich and any of these top destinations today!
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