Leiden to Zurich train

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leiden to Zurich

Showing times and prices for 15 May

Cheapest price

£88

Average price

£130

Fastest journey

8 h 3 m

Average duration

8 h 58 m

Trains per day

Distance

607 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leiden to Zurich will cost around £130 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Leiden for Zurich every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 607 km distance in an average of 8 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 3 m .

The slowest trains will take 9 h 33 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.

08:539h07

Leiden

18:00Zurich

£881One-way

0 changes

07:539h07

Leiden

17:00Zurich

£1411One-way

0 changes

07:279h33

Leiden

17:00Zurich

£1411One-way

0 changes

06:578h03

Leiden

15:00Zurich

£1501One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leiden to Zurich

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Trains from Leiden to Zurich run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £29

Distance

607 km

Average train duration

9h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

£46

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

8h 3m

First train

06:57

Last train

09:47

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £29

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and Thalys trains Leiden to Zurich

Deutsche Bahn and Thalys trains will get you between Leiden and Zurich from £56. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Leiden to Zurich train.

Deutsche Bahn from Leiden to Zurich train information:

Average Duration: 8 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: £56

Thalys is a high-speed train company with trains to Zurich from Leiden based in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains that travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h. Thalys offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort and Premium, each with its own set of benefits. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, a bistro car and a selection of newspapers and magazines. The most popular routes for Thalys are Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne.

Leiden to Zurich train information with Thalys:

Average Duration: 8 h 28 min
Cheapest Price: £347
Thalys frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Leiden to Zurich train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leiden 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 Leiden to Zurich.

Cheap train tickets from Leiden to Zurich can start from as little as £72 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leiden to Zurich is £143; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Leiden to Zurich train time is 9 h 25 min covering the 376 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leiden to Zurich leaves at 00: 08. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leiden to Zurich leaves at 23: 53.

There are 13 trains a day from Leiden to Zurich which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Leiden to Zurich you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Zurich from Leiden on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 53.

The cheapest month for a train from Leiden to Zurich is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Leiden to Zurich including taking a coach, train or flight.