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Zurich to Erfurt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Erfurt takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. 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.

7h 17m
Duration
674 km
Distance
€183
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ic3 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
7h 31m
€137–558

Zurich to Erfurt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 674.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Erfurt Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 31m.

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