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Zurich to Erfurt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Erfurt takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

8h 27m
Duration
675 km
Distance
€136
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
7h 7m
€109–482

Zurich to Erfurt train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Zurich and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 674.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

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

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