The average train between Zurich and Thuringia takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Thuringia. 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Thuringia. 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 Thuringia at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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7h 32m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Thuringia? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Thuringia. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Erfurt Hbf station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Zurich to Thuringia train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Thuringia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Thuringia is 432.7 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Erfurt Hbf via Basel SBB in around 7h 7m.