The average train between Switzerland and Erfurt takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. 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 every 4 hours between Switzerland and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Switzerland station and arriving at Erfurt station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Switzerland to Erfurt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Erfurt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Switzerland to Erfurt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Switzerland and Erfurt is 507.8 km. The road distance is 676 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Erfurt Hbf via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 45m.