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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 51m. 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 $49, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$158 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Erfurt:
A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Erfurt costing on average $158 (€129).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Erfurt
How to get from Zurich to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM11h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$481One-way1 transfer
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- FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM11h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM11h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:45 AMErfurt, Busbahnhof 2$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Erfurt:
A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Erfurt costing on average $158 (€129).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Erfurt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erfurt by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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