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Travel Information to Leipzig from Zurich

Distance323 miles (521 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$33 - $155
Cheapest modeTrain • $33 (€30) • 7 h 11 min
Fastest modeFlight • $155 (€140) • 3 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

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

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from Zurich to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:50PM12h25
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
04:15AMLeipzig, Hbf
$981One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM16h55
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
01:20PMLeipzig, Hbf
$941One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

SWISSLH5737+Lufthansa CitylineLH156
07:05AM2h55
Zurich Airport
10:00AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
$6961One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 370 · ICE 1653
10:59AM7h32
Zurich HB
06:31PMLeipzig Hbf
$1991One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 200 · ICE 690
07:59AM7h10
Zurich HB
03:09PMLeipzig Hbf
$1991One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 794 · ICE 372 · ICE 1651
08:59AM7h32
Zurich HB
04:31PMLeipzig Hbf
$1991One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20PM17h30
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
10:50AMLeipzig, Hbf
$1031One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU25188+Deutsche Bahn21884 · ICE 601
08:25AM7h21
Zurich Airport
03:46PMLeipzig Hbf
$2041One-way
2 transfers
easyJetU25188+Deutsche Bahn21916 · ICE 605
08:25AM11h21
Zurich Airport
07:46PMLeipzig Hbf
$1941One-way
2 transfers
easyJetU25188+Deutsche BahnIC 2178 · ICE 691
08:25AM6h17
Zurich Airport
02:42PMLeipzig Hbf
$2191One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Leipzig

Travel to Leipzig 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 Zurich to Leipzig.

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You can get from Zurich to Leipzig 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Leipzig from Zurich is a train with an average price of $33 (€30).

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

Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $40 (€36) for the same trip.

A train is $122 (€110) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $155 (€140) from Zurich to Leipzig.

The quickest way to travel between Zurich and Leipzig is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 16 h 25 min on average.

Getting to Leipzig by train takes 7 h 11 min on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Leipzig is:

  • 3 buses per day.
  • 14 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

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

  • Most travelers board their bus from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
  • Most travelers take a train from Zurich HB to Leipzig Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Leipzig:

  • Travel with FlixBus or Student Agency to go to Leipzig by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Zurich to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $40 (€36).
  • Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), SWISS or Austrian Airlines can get you to Leipzig by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Zurich to Leipzig for $195 (€176) on Omio.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB for trains to Leipzig. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Zurich to Leipzig tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).

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

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.
  • 1 direct train per day with ÖBB.

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

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Prague, Frankfurt am Main, Paris or Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.
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