Zurich to Erfurt Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Erfurt takes 8h 11m 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 11m
Duration: 675 km
Distance: €136
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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7h 7m

€109–252

Zurich to Erfurt train times

Trains run 5 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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:59 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
3:59 PM → 11:31 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
9:59 PM → 11:30 AM
Arrives next day
13h 31m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 31m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
3:59 PM → 11:31 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 31m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
9:59 PM → 11:30 AM
Arrives next day
13h 31m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 31m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
9:59 PM → 11:30 AM
Arrives next day
14h 31m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 31m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
3:59 PM → 11:31 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 31m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
3:59 PM → 11:31 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 31m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 9:30 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
3:59 PM → 11:31 PM
7h 32m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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