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4.6Travel Information from Zurich to Erfurt
 Distance | 273 miles (440 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $33 - $35 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $33 (€30) • 6 h 27 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $33 (€30) • 6 h 27 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 273 miles (440 km) by train or bus from Zurich to Erfurt. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Zurich to Erfurt.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Erfurt
Travel to Erfurt 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 Zurich to Erfurt.
There are 2 options to travel from Zurich to Erfurt including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Erfurt is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $33 (€30) compared to other travel options to Erfurt:
Taking a train costs $2 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $35 (€31) for the same trip.
A train is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Zurich to Erfurt.
The fastest way from Zurich to Erfurt is by train with an average journey time of 6 h 27 min.
There are alternative travel options to Erfurt that take longer:
Bus takes 10 h 55 min on average.
The distance from Zurich to Erfurt is approximately 273 miles (440 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Erfurt is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- 15 flights a day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Zurich to Erfurt as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Erfurt:
- Trains most often depart from Zurich at Zurich HB and arrive in Erfurt at Erfurt Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Erfurt:
- You can take a bus from Zurich to Erfurt with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $35 (€31) with FlixBus from Zurich to Erfurt.
- You can travel by train from Zurich to Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn or Trenitalia EuroCity, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Zurich to Erfurt tickets for $33 (€30) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with 1 direct bus per day.
- Direct trains with with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Erfurt as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Zurich and Erfurt.
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