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Zurich to Erfurt

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$58.52
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.72–$36.90

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$763.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$470.74

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$1,399.49
Plane from Zurich Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$623.41
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$890.58

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$470.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,272.26
Plane from Zurich Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$572.52
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$763.36

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$381.68

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$95.42
Train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$55.98
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from München Hbf to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.89–$57.25
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$36.90–$41.98

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$17.81
Train from München Hbf to Nürnberg
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$49.62
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.90–$34.35
Train from Göttingen to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.99–$39.44

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.99–$49.62

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$9.54

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$139.95

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$58.52
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.35–$76.34

Abellio GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 21300130
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$34.35

ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH

Phone:
0800 2235546
Website:
abellio.de/
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.26–$45.80

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Erfurt?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Erfurt is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Erfurt?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Erfurt is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Erfurt station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Zurich to Erfurt?

The distance between Zurich and Erfurt is 718 km. The road distance is 551.9 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Erfurt without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Erfurt?

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Zurich to Erfurt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Erfurt bus from?

Zurich to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Erfurt train from?

Zurich to Erfurt train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Erfurt?

The best way to get from Zurich to Erfurt is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Zurich to Erfurt bus arrive?

Zurich to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Erfurt train arrive?

Zurich to Erfurt train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Erfurt?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Erfurt is 552 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Zurich to Erfurt.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Erfurt?

Book your Zurich to Erfurt train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Erfurt?

Book your Zurich to Erfurt bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erfurt?

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