The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Leipzig
Cheapest price on Sep 24
€50
Average ticket price on Sep 24
€165
Fastest journey on Sep 24
7 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 24
7 h 10 m
Trains on Sep 24
42
Distance
521 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
On Thu, Sep 24, we found 42 trains from Zurich to Leipzig, including 3 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 24 the direct trains cover the 521 km distance in an average of 7 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
On Thu, Sep 24 the slowest trains will take 7 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 2290 · ICE 204 · ICE 69412:08 AM11h01Zurich HB11:09 AMLeipzig Hbf€501One-way2 transfers
EC 95 · ICE 5085:35 AM8h29Zurich HB2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf€601One-way1 transfer
IC 758 · ICE 202 · ICE 6925:59 AM7h10Zurich HB1:09 PMLeipzig Hbf€601One-way2 transfers
IC 60402 · ICE 698 · ICE 8069:59 PM9h10Zurich HB7:09 AMLeipzig Hbf€601One-way2 transfers
IC 780 · ICE 274 · ICE 16594:59 PM7h32Zurich HB12:31 AMLeipzig Hbf€701One-way2 transfers
IC 758 · ICE 202 · ICE 6925:59 AM7h10Zurich HB1:09 PMLeipzig Hbf€601One-way2 transfers
ICE 108 · ICE 5989:59 AM7h10Zurich HB5:09 PMLeipzig Hbf€1401One-way1 transfer
ICE 108 · ICE 5989:59 AM7h10Zurich HB5:09 PMLeipzig Hbf€2311One-way1 transfer
ICE 200 · ICE 6907:59 AM7h10Zurich HB3:09 PMLeipzig Hbf€1401One-way1 transfer
IC 770 · ICE 106 · ICE 59611:59 AM7h10Zurich HB7:09 PMLeipzig Hbf€1201One-way2 transfers
Live departures
Zurich to Leipzig train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Leipzig trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 2290+ ICE 76 · ICE 694 | On time 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 11h01 | 11:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2290 · ICE 204 · ICE 694 | On time 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 11h01 | 11:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 3293 · S 30 · Fähre · 87556 | On time 12:24 AM Zurich HB | 12h07 | 12:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8 transfers | |
EC 95 · ICE 508 | On time 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 8h29 | 2:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 758+ ICE 202 · ICE 692 | On time 5:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h10 | 1:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 758 · ICE 202 · ICE 692 | On time 5:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h10 | 1:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9206+ ICE 374 · ICE 1559 | On time 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h32 | 2:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 374 · ICE 1559+ TGV 9206 | Delayed 6:16 AM 6:59 AMZurich HB | 7h32 | 2:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 7:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h10 | 3:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 794 · ICE 372 · ICE 1651 | On time 8:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h32 | 4:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 794+ ICE 372 · ICE 1651 | On time 8:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h32 | 4:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 1506+ DB S35 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h43 | 5:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h10 | 5:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 504 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h05 | 6:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h10 | 5:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 1506 · S35 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h43 | 5:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 370 · ICE 1653 | On time 10:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h32 | 6:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370 · ICE 1653 | On time 10:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h32 | 6:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 191 · ICE 502 | On time 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 8h32 | 8:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 770 · ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 11:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h10 | 7:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 770+ ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 11:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h10 | 7:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 772+ ICE 278 · ICE 1655 | On time 12:59 PM Zurich HB | 7h32 | 8:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 772 · ICE 278 · ICE 1655 | On time 12:59 PM Zurich HB | 7h32 | 8:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 7h10 | 9:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 7h10 | 9:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 150 · ICE 832 · ICE 500 | On time 2:34 PM Zurich HB | 7h30 | 10:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 150 · ICE 1657 | On time 2:34 PM Zurich HB | 7h57 | 10:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 776+ ICE 276 · ICE 1657 | On time 2:59 PM Zurich HB | 7h32 | 10:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 776 · ICE 276 · ICE 1657 | On time 2:59 PM Zurich HB | 7h32 | 10:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 3:59 PM Zurich HB | 7h10 | 11:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 3:59 PM Zurich HB | 7h10 | 11:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 184 · ICE 590 | On time 4:37 PM Zurich HB | 8h50 | 1:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 780+ ICE 274 · ICE 1659 | On time 4:59 PM Zurich HB | 7h32 | 12:31 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 780 · ICE 274 · ICE 1659 | On time 4:59 PM Zurich HB | 7h32 | 12:31 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 782+ ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 5:59 PM Zurich HB | 7h28 | 1:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 782 · ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 5:59 PM Zurich HB | 7h28 | 1:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EN 40459 | 7:59 PM Zurich HB | 8h50 | 4:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60409 | On time 7:59 PM Zurich HB | 8h50 | 4:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60409 | On time 7:59 PM Zurich HB | 8h50 | 4:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60402 · ICE 698 · ICE 806 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 9h10 | 7:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 60402+ ICE 698 · ICE 806 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 9h10 | 7:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 60402+ ICE 696 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 11h10 | 9:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Leipzig
Trains from Zurich to Leipzig run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €36 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 521 km distance in 6h 27m.
Distance 521 km |
Average train duration 7h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 27m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, agilis, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Zurich to Leipzig trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, agilis, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Zurich and Leipzig from €36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
EuroNight
agilis
FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Leipzig
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Leipzig by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Leipzig
Most Zurich to Leipzig trains use the Zürich HB to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Leipzig train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Leipzig leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Stadelhofen from Zurich city centre
Zürich Stadelhofen train station facilities and services
Zürich Stadelhofen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Outback Lodge, Tibits
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.
Which Leipzig station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof from Leipzig city centre
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
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