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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 an average ticket price of zł 268 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 268, while a train costs an average of zł 505.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 505 Average price | zł 268 Average price Cheapest | zł 652 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 51m Average total duration 13h 21m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Erfurt to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Erfurt to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Zurich:
A bus is zł 238 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Zurich costing on average zł 505.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 51m.
Tickets start at around zł 505 compared to roughly zł 652 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 147. The journey takes 6h 29m versus 6h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 · FlixBus
9:15 PM 12h30 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) zł 208 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:15 PM 12h30 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) zł 208 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 279
8:27 AM 6h33 Erfurt Hbf 3:00 PM Zurich HB zł 543 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1503 · 88614 · RE 51987+
S629:14 AM 7h39 Erfurt Hbf 4:53 PM Zurich HB zł 356 1 One-way 4 transfers - ICE 503 · 4017 · S8 · BUS 10192
8:35 AM 7h53 Erfurt Hbf 4:28 PM Zurich HB zł 547 1 One-way 4 transfers - ICE 703 · ICE 210 · 4807 · 3060
9:35 AM 7h20 Erfurt Hbf 4:55 PM Zurich HB zł 594 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:40 PM 18h00 Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 8:40 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) zł 351 1 One-way 1 transfer
- ICE 1656+
AZ7415+
AZ72066:17 AM 9h58 Erfurt Hbf 4:15 PM Zurich Airport zł 1,126 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 1656+AZ7419+AZ7208
6:17 AM 14h03 Erfurt Hbf 8:20 PM Zurich Airport zł 1,126 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 593 · ICE 1610+AZ7419+AZ7208
7:30 AM 12h50 Erfurt Hbf 8:20 PM Zurich Airport zł 1,164 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Zurich:
A bus is zł 238 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Zurich costing on average zł 505.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 51m.
- Around 6 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 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
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