The average train between Zurich and Thuringia takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. 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 every 4 hours 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 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want 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 Zurich station and arriving at Thuringia station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Zurich to Thuringia train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Thuringia train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Thuringia train tickets online with SBB GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zurich and Thuringia is 432.7 km. The road distance is 674 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Erfurt Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 7h 16m.