Zurich to Erfurt Trains

Zurich to Erfurt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Erfurt takes 7h 53m 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.

7h 53m
Duration: 675 km
Distance: €147
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...

7h 7m

€119–253

Zurich to Erfurt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:34 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
4:58 PM → 11:31 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
7:58 PM → 2:44 AM
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6h 46m • 1 change
9:58 PM → 11:30 AM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:58 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
4:58 PM → 11:31 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:58 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
4:58 PM → 11:31 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:58 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
4:58 PM → 11:31 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:58 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
9:58 PM → 11:30 AM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:58 AM → 1:30 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 3:30 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 1:30 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 3:30 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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.

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Zurich to Erfurt train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:34 PM → 9:30 PM

4:58 PM → 11:31 PM

7:58 PM → 2:44 AMArrives next day

9:58 PM → 11:30 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:58 AM → 3:30 PM

10:58 AM → 5:30 PM

2:34 PM → 9:30 PM

4:58 PM → 11:31 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:58 AM → 3:30 PM

10:58 AM → 5:30 PM

2:34 PM → 9:30 PM

4:58 PM → 11:31 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:58 AM → 3:30 PM

10:58 AM → 5:30 PM

2:34 PM → 9:30 PM

4:58 PM → 11:31 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:58 AM → 3:30 PM

10:58 AM → 5:30 PM

2:34 PM → 9:30 PM

9:58 PM → 11:30 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:58 AM → 1:30 PM

8:58 AM → 3:30 PM

10:58 AM → 5:30 PM

11:58 AM → 7:30 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 1:30 PM

8:58 AM → 3:30 PM

10:58 AM → 5:30 PM

11:58 AM → 7:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB

Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausen

Train trips from Zurich

Train trips to Erfurt

Alternative transport options

7:58 PM → 2:44 AM
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9:58 PM → 11:30 AM
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9:58 PM → 11:30 AM
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