Zurich to Erfurt Trains

Zurich to Erfurt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Erfurt takes 7h 57m 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 57m
Duration: 675 km
Distance: €146
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

€109–241

Zurich to Erfurt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 1:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 48m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 9:37 PM
7h 5m • 1 change
7:59 PM → 2:44 AM
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6h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:48 PM
7h 49m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 31m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 9:37 PM
7h 5m • 1 change
4:59 PM → 11:50 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 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 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

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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:47 PM

10:59 AM → 5:30 PM

2:32 PM → 9:37 PM

7:59 PM → 2:44 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:48 PM

10:59 AM → 5:30 PM

2:32 PM → 9:37 PM

4:59 PM → 11:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 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 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

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

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Alternative transport options

7:59 PM → 2:44 AM
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