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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Bus
Flight

$192

Average price

$69

Average price

Cheapest

$530

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

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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

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Lufthansa Cityline

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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
    1:35 AM13h55
    Leipzig, Hbf
    3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:35 AM13h55
    Leipzig, Hbf
    3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH157+SwissLH5740
    6:50 PM3h00
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    9:50 PMZurich Airport
    $5561One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 505 · ECE 190
    9:33 AM8h55
    Leipzig Hbf
    6:28 PMZurich HB
    $1821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2512 · ICE 73 · IC 581
    9:08 AM9h18
    Leipzig Hbf
    6:26 PMZurich HB
    $1821One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 371 · IC 779
    8:12 AM8h48
    Leipzig Hbf
    5:00 PMZurich HB
    $1951One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:55 PM14h05
    Leipzig, Hbf
    8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1251One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM16h40
    Leipzig, Hbf
    12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1471One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:10 PM19h30
    Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)
    12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1771One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 692 · 21893+easyJetU25187
    12:42 PM7h58
    Leipzig Hbf
    8:40 PMZurich Airport
    $2861One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2528 · 21897+easyJetU25187
    2:13 PM6h27
    Leipzig Hbf
    8:40 PMZurich Airport
    $2891One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1708 · IC 2175+easyJetU25187
    8:49 AM11h51
    Leipzig Hbf
    8:40 PMZurich Airport
    $2791One-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:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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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