Zurich to Erlangen train

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Erlangen

Showing times and prices for Jun 03

Cheapest

22

Average

33

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

Deutsche Bahn
06:09AM6h46
Zurich
12:55PMErlangen
221One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
06:05PM11h47
Zurich
05:52AMErlangen
451One-way
0 transfers

Train schedule from Zurich to Erlangen

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Deutsche Bahn
06:09AM6h46
Zurich
12:55PMErlangen
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
06:05PM11h47
Zurich
05:52AMErlangen
0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Zurich to Erlangen

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Fastest Journey

6 h 46 m

Average

9 h 16 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

306 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Zurich for Erlangen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn
06:09AM6h46
Zurich
12:55PMErlangen
221One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
06:05PM11h47
Zurich
05:52AMErlangen
451One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Zurich to Erlangen

distanceDistance190 miles (306 km)
durationAverage train duration10 h 46 min
priceAverage train ticket price$24 (€21)
frequencyTrain frequency5 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersDeutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection

Trains from Zurich to Erlangen cover the 190 miles (306 km) long trip taking on average 10 h 46 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $21 (€18), but the average price of train tickets is $24 (€21). Travelers depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Erlangen.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Erlangen trains

Find the best trains from Zurich to Erlangen with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from $21 (€18). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider 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 Zurich to Erlangen train.

  • Cheapest Price: $25

FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Erlangen

FAQs: Travel by train from Zurich to Erlangen 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 Zurich to Erlangen.
FAQs

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Erlangen, Germany by train is: Unrestricted.

What is the status of international entry into Germany from Switzerland?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Germany from Zurich?

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Erlangen, Germany?

When traveling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

  • Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 5/25/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train between Zurich and Erlangen before traveling.

Return travel from Germany to Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Zurich from Erlangen?

Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Erlangen?

Requirements for reentering:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Regional advice

Last checked on 5/25/23. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to the travel date of your train to Zurich from Erlangen.

Omio customers have found cheap train tickets from Zurich to Erlangen for as low as $21 (€18)  for the next 7 days.
If you’re looking to purchase your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Zurich to Erlangen train price to come in at an average of $24 (€21)  one way.
The train distance from Zurich to Erlangen is around 190 miles (306 km).
On average the Zurich to Erlangen train travel time is 10 h 46 min  for the 190 mile (306 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

When taking a train from Zurich, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen and Zürich Oerlikon. When you arrive in Erlangen, your train can arrive in train stations including Erlangen, Erlangen-Bruck and Erlangen Paul-Gossen-Straße.

Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Zürich HB   to Erlangen.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Zürich HB, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Erlangen, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city center.

When taking a train from Zurich to Erlangen, you can count on Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection for the best way to get you to Erlangen. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Erlangen from Zurich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
The average number of trains departing Zurich for Erlangen is 5 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
You can take the first train from Zurich to Erlangen at 5: 37 AM. The last train from Zurich to Erlangen that you can take departs at 7: 59 PM. Omio shows you the latest train from Zurich to Erlangen schedule to help you book the best departure time for this trip.
If you book the Zurich to Erlangen train within the next 7 days, you can find one way tickets to cost on average $24 (€21). However, booking your train ticket in advance gives you access to the best prices for trains to Erlangen from Zurich. Look out for train tickets for this journey to go on sale a few months before your planned departure date to find the best deals.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Zurich
Erlangen
Zürich HB is the most popular Zurich railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Zurich for your trip to Erlangen.
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