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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 CHF48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. 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 CHF48, while a flight costs an average of CHF501.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
CHF501 Average price | CHF105 Average price | CHF48 Average price Cheapest | CHF115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Erlangen to Zurich:
A bus is CHF29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Zurich costing on average CHF77.
A bus is CHF276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Zurich costing on average CHF323.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
Tickets start at around CHF77 compared to roughly CHF115 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF38. The journey takes 5h 41m 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM12h50Erlangen, Busbahnhof9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)CHF341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM12h50Erlangen, Busbahnhof9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)CHF341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH147+
LH57406:40 PM3h10Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport9:50 PMZurich AirportCHF2191One-way1 transfer
Other options
4967 · IC 2164 · IC 1879:03 AM6h20Erlangen station3:23 PMZurich HBCHF691One-way2 transfers- ICE 503 · ECE 1929:38 AM6h50Erlangen station4:28 PMZurich HBCHF971One-way1 transfer
- 4909 · ICE 527 · ECE 19210:29 AM5h59Erlangen station4:28 PMZurich HBCHF1121One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM9h25Erlangen, Busbahnhof3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)CHF351One-way1 transfer
- LH149+LH57366:10 AM3h35Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport9:45 AMZurich AirportCHF2191One-way1 transfer
- LH141 · LH11888:30 AM3h50Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport12:20 PMZurich AirportCHF2191One-way1 transfer
- LH149 · LH11866:10 AM4h30Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport10:40 AMZurich AirportCHF2191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Zurich:
A bus is CHF58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Zurich costing on average CHF105.
A bus is CHF276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Zurich costing on average CHF323.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Zurich by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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