Journey information
Overview: Zurich to Leipzig flight
Flights from Zurich to Leipzig depart on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £185 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest flight runs at 05:14, the last at 20:50. The fastest flight covers the 521 km distance in 2h 55m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 521 km |
Average flight duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £185 |
Flights per day 11 |
Fastest flight 2h 55m |
First flight 5:14 |
Last flight 20:50 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Zurich to Leipzig
Cheapest price
£368
Average price
£640
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Flights per day
60
Distance
521 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Leipzig will cost around £640 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £368.
To travel from Zurich to Leipzig you need to make at least one change.
LX974+
21884 · ICE 6017:108h36Zurich Airport15:46Leipzig Hbf£3681One-way2 changes
LX974+
18517 · ICE 12057:108h03Zurich Airport15:13Leipzig Hbf£3761One-way2 changes
LX974+
IC 2178 · ICE 6917:107h32Zurich Airport14:42Leipzig Hbf£3791One-way2 changes
LH5749+
LH1934+
21884 · ICE 6017:158h31Zurich Airport15:46Leipzig Hbf£4341One-way3 changes
SN5104+
SN2581+
21884 · ICE 6017:258h21Zurich Airport15:46Leipzig Hbf£4371One-way3 changes
LH1199 · LH15819:553h20Zurich Airport23:15Leipzig/Halle Airport£5651One-way1 change
LH1191+
LH15614:353h35Zurich Airport18:10Leipzig/Halle Airport£5651One-way1 change
OS140 · OS28515:053h45Zurich Airport18:50Leipzig/Halle Airport£5611One-way1 change
LH5741+
LH15818:554h20Zurich Airport23:15Leipzig/Halle Airport£5651One-way1 change
LH1189 · LH15613:304h40Zurich Airport18:10Leipzig/Halle Airport£5651One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £185.
Distance: 521 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
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£401 Average Price | £140 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Zurich to Leipzig flight times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Leipzig flights for tomorrow, Thursday 30 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH5737+ LH180+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 6:55 Zurich Airport | 8h51 | 15:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH5737+ LH154 | 6:55 Zurich Airport | 7h15 | 14:10 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
LH5737+ LH180+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 6:55 Zurich Airport | 8h18 | 15:13 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH5737+ LH180+ IC 2178 · ICE 691 | 6:55 Zurich Airport | 7h47 | 14:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LX974+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 7:10 Zurich Airport | 8h36 | 15:46 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
LX974+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 7:10 Zurich Airport | 8h03 | 15:13 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
LX974+ IC 2178 · ICE 691 | 7:10 Zurich Airport | 7h32 | 14:42 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH5749+ LH1934+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 7:15 Zurich Airport | 8h31 | 15:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH5749+ LH1934+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 7:15 Zurich Airport | 7h58 | 15:13 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
SN5104+ SN2581+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 7:25 Zurich Airport | 8h21 | 15:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
AF1415 · AF1234+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 7:40 Zurich Airport | 12h06 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
AF1415 · AF1234+ IC 2172 · ICE 697 | 7:40 Zurich Airport | 13h02 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
AF1415 · AF1734+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 7:40 Zurich Airport | 8h06 | 15:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
DE4312 · DE4075+ IC 2172 · ICE 697 | 8:00 Zurich Airport | 12h42 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
DE4312 · DE4075+ IC 2174 · ICE 695 | 8:00 Zurich Airport | 10h42 | 18:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
DE4312 · DE4075+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:00 Zurich Airport | 11h46 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1183 · LH154 | 8:15 Zurich Airport | 5h55 | 14:10 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
EW9761 · EW9046+ IC 2172 · ICE 697 | 8:40 Zurich Airport | 12h02 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
EW9761 · EW9046+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 8:40 Zurich Airport | 11h06 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
EW9761 · EW9046+ IC 2174 · ICE 695 | 8:40 Zurich Airport | 10h02 | 18:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
EW8761+ 18517 · ICE 1205 | 9:05 Zurich Airport | 6h08 | 15:13 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
EW8761+ 21884 · ICE 601 | 9:05 Zurich Airport | 6h41 | 15:46 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
EW8761+ IC 2178 · ICE 691 | 9:05 Zurich Airport | 5h37 | 14:42 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
KL1918 · KL1777+ IC 2174 · ICE 695 | 9:20 Zurich Airport | 9h22 | 18:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
KL1918 · KL1777+ IC 2172 · ICE 697 | 9:20 Zurich Airport | 11h22 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
KL1918 · KL1777+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 9:20 Zurich Airport | 10h26 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1185+ LH154 | 9:25 Zurich Airport | 4h45 | 14:10 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
LH5763+ LH4064+ IC 2174 · ICE 695 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 9h12 | 18:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH5763+ LH4064+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 10h16 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH5763+ LH4064+ IC 2172 · ICE 697 | 9:30 Zurich Airport | 11h12 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
SK602 · SK1677+ IC 2174 · ICE 695 | 10:25 Zurich Airport | 8h17 | 18:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
SK602 · SK1677+ IC 2172 · ICE 697 | 10:25 Zurich Airport | 10h17 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
SK602 · SK1677+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 10:25 Zurich Airport | 9h21 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
OS134 · OS229+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 10:40 Zurich Airport | 9h06 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
OS134 · OS229+ IC 2174 · ICE 695 | 10:40 Zurich Airport | 8h02 | 18:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
OS134 · OS229+ IC 2172 · ICE 697 | 10:40 Zurich Airport | 10h02 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
AF1115 · AF1834+ IC 2172 · ICE 697 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 9h47 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
DE4318 · DE4075+ IC 2172 · ICE 697 | 11:20 Zurich Airport | 9h22 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
DE4318 · DE4075+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 11:20 Zurich Airport | 8h26 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
DE4318 · DE4075+ IC 2174 · ICE 695 | 11:20 Zurich Airport | 7h22 | 18:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LH1187 · LH156 | 11:20 Zurich Airport | 6h50 | 18:10 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920 · KL1779+ IC 2172 · ICE 697 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 8h52 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
KL1920 · KL1779+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 8h25 | 20:15 Leipzig Hbf | 4 changes | |
KL1920 · KL1779+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 11:50 Zurich Airport | 7h56 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
OS136+ OS231+ 21918 · ICE 1105 | 12:25 Zurich Airport | 7h50 | 20:15 Leipzig Hbf | 4 changes | |
OS136+ OS231+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 12:25 Zurich Airport | 7h21 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
OS136 · OS285 | 12:25 Zurich Airport | 6h25 | 18:50 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
OS136+ OS231+ IC 2172 · ICE 697 | 12:25 Zurich Airport | 8h17 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
LX966+ IC 2174 · ICE 695 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 5h57 | 18:42 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
LX966+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 7h01 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
LX966+ IC 2172 · ICE 697 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 7h57 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
LX968+ 21916 · ICE 605 | 13:20 Zurich Airport | 6h26 | 19:46 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
LX968+ IC 2174 · ICE 695 | 13:20 Zurich Airport | 5h22 | 18:42 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
LX968+ IC 2172 · ICE 697 | 13:20 Zurich Airport | 7h22 | 20:42 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH1189 · LH156 | 13:30 Zurich Airport | 4h40 | 18:10 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
LH1191+ LH156 | 14:35 Zurich Airport | 3h35 | 18:10 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
OS140 · OS285 | 15:05 Zurich Airport | 3h45 | 18:50 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
LH5753+ LH158 | 17:10 Zurich Airport | 6h05 | 23:15 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
LH5741+ LH158 | 18:55 Zurich Airport | 4h20 | 23:15 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
LH1199 · LH158 | 19:55 Zurich Airport | 3h20 | 23:15 Leipzig/Halle Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Zurich to Leipzig flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Leipzig by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Leipzig
- Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
- Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
- Located in Service Center, open daily.
- Train: S2, S16, S24
- Tram: 10, 12
- Bus: 768, 759
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals, including duty-free and convenience stores.
- Parking available near terminals, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Lufthansa Lounge.
- Located in the main terminal.
- Train: S5, S5X
- Bus: 207, 210
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