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Erfurt to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Erfurt and Zurich takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 1m
Duration
674 km
Distance
CHF 166
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
7h 8m
CHF 114–526

Erfurt to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Erfurt and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 1:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Erfurt to Zurich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 674.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Zürich HB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 7h 8m.

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