How to travel from Erfurt to Zurich

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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 €33. 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 €33, and a train costs an average of €45.

Distance: 273 miles (440 km)

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€47

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8h 27m

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from Erfurt to Zurich

How to get from Erfurt to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

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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
06:40PM13h10
Erfurt
07:50AMZurich
$681One-way
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FlixBus
06:40PM13h10
Erfurt
07:50AMZurich
$681One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:40PM13h10
Erfurt
07:50AMZurich
$681One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt to Zurich

Travel 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 Erfurt to Zurich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Erfurt and Zurich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $42 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Zurich:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Zurich costing on average $57 (€45).

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 6h 30m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 10m.

The distance from Erfurt to Zurich is approximately 273 miles (440 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Zurich is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Zurich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Erfurt to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Erfurt to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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