The train between Zurich and Erfurt takes 6h 45m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run once a week between Zurich and Erfurt. The service departs Zurich at 7:59 PM in the evening, which arrives into Erfurt at 02:44:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Erfurt station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Zurich to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Erfurt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zurich and Erfurt is 440.3 km. The road distance is 675 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Erfurt Hbf via Basel SBB in around 7h 7m.
