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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, while a flight costs an average of €485.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€102 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €485 Average price | €114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Erlangen to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Erlangen to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Zurich:
A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Zurich costing on average €102.
A bus is €440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Zurich costing on average €485.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around €102 compared to roughly €114 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €13. The journey takes 5h 38m versus 5h 3m 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 Erlangen to Zurich
How to get from Erlangen to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 AM 9h25 Erlangen 2:30 PM Zurich €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:05 AM 9h25 Erlangen 2:30 PM Zurich €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:05 AM 9h25 Erlangen 2:30 PM Zurich €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:05 AM 9h25 Erlangen 1:30 PM Zurich €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Zurich:
A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Zurich costing on average €102.
A bus is €440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Zurich costing on average €485.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis to go to Zurich by train.
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