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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Zurich:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Zurich costing on average $142 (€115).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Zurich
How to get from Erfurt to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM12h30Erfurt, Busbahnhof 29:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM12h30Erfurt, Busbahnhof 29:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 2595 · ICE 595 · ICE 1059:30 AM6h30Erfurt Hbf4:00 PMZurich HB$1481One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1503 · ECE 1929:14 AM7h14Erfurt Hbf4:28 PMZurich HB$1481One-way1 transfer
- ICE 703 · 3290 · ECE 1929:35 AM6h53Erfurt Hbf4:28 PMZurich HB$1621One-way2 transfers
- ICE 1654 · ICE 279 · IC 7758:16 AM6h44Erfurt Hbf3:00 PMZurich HB$1681One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM18h00Erfurt, Busbahnhof 28:40 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$731One-way1 transfer
- ICE 2593 · ICE 728+
DE43117:30 AM13h20Erfurt Hbf8:50 PMZurich Airport$3451One-way2 transfers - ICE 1650 · ICE 1716+DE431112:16 PM8h34Erfurt Hbf8:50 PMZurich Airport$3521One-way2 transfers
- ICE 1650 · ICE 373+DE4311+
2434412:16 PM8h34Erfurt Hbf8:50 PMZurich Airport$3661One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Zurich:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Zurich costing on average $142 (€115).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Zurich by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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