How to travel from Leipzig to Zurich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Leipzig to Zurich

Omio 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 $42. 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 $42, and a flight costs an average of $179.

Distance: 323 miles (521 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

$192

Average price

$69

Average price

Cheapest

$529

Average price

8h 52m

Average total duration

8h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 34m

Average total duration

9h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 6m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.1kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Lufthansa Cityline

Most popular airline

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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
08:00PM16h40
Leipzig, Hbf
12:40PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$681One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:00PM16h40
Leipzig, Hbf
12:40PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$681One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH165+SWISSLH5740
06:50PM3h00
Leipzig/Halle Airport
09:50PMZurich Airport
$6471One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ÖBB | ICEICE 595 · ICE 105
08:49AM7h11
Leipzig Hbf
04:00PMZurich HB
$2991One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 505 · ECE 190
09:55AM8h33
Leipzig Hbf
06:28PMZurich HB
$2951One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | ICEICE 597 · ICE 107+ÖBB | InterCityIC 781
10:49AM7h11
Leipzig Hbf
06:00PMZurich HB
$2991One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
05:55PM14h05
Leipzig, Hbf
08:00AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$861One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:35AM13h55
Leipzig, Hbf
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$901One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:00PM19h40
Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)
12:40PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$1231One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn16108 · ICE 698 · 18504+Eurowings EW8762
06:21AM13h04
Leipzig Hbf
07:25PMZurich Airport
$2301One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 604 · 21849+Eurowings EW8762
08:12AM11h13
Leipzig Hbf
07:25PMZurich Airport
$2581One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 696 · 21857+Eurowings EW8762
09:16AM10h09
Leipzig Hbf
07:25PMZurich Airport
$2651One-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 options to travel between Leipzig and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Zurich:

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Zurich costing on average $60 (€48).

A bus is $137 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Zurich costing on average $179 (€145).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 1m.

Bus takes on average 13h 40m.

The distance from Leipzig to Zurich is approximately 323 miles (521 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Zurich is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, SWISS, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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