What is the cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Erfurt?

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Erfurt is to train and fly which costs €130 - €440 and takes 12h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zermatt to Erfurt?

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Erfurt is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs €130 - €700.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Erfurt?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Visp and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Erfurt?

The distance between Zermatt and Erfurt is 815 km.

How do I travel from Zermatt to Erfurt without a car?

The best way to get from Zermatt to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs €130 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Zermatt to Erfurt?

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Zermatt to Erfurt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Erfurt train from?

Zermatt to Erfurt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Visp station.

Where does the Zermatt to Erfurt train arrive?

Zermatt to Erfurt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

How do I get a train ticket from Zermatt to Erfurt?

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Where can I stay near Erfurt?

There are 1057+ hotels available in Erfurt.

Zermatt to Erfurt - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Zermatt to Erfurt by train (Trenitalia), train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
10h 3m
€138–675
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Frankfurt
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano P.Garibalditrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIN - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
12h 50m
€132–437
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
10h 35m
€259–725
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
5. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Re7
13h 19m
€191–498
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
10h 10m
€196–756
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
10h 8m
€229–665
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
11h 22m
€145–457
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain
11h 10m
€276–872
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Novaratrain
3. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
4. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRN - FRA
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
13h 51m
€195–559

Zermatt to Erfurt by train

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10h 3mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 815.3 km
Duration: 10h 3m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Erfurt Hbf via Visp and Basel SBB in around 10h 3m.

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