The average train between Switzerland and Erfurt takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland to Erfurt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Switzerland and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland to Erfurt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Erfurt Hbf station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Switzerland to Erfurt train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
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The distance between Switzerland and Erfurt is 507.8 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Erfurt Hbf via Zürich HB and Basel SBB in around 7h 58m.