What is the cheapest way to get from Thuringia to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Thuringia to Zurich is to rideshare which costs SFr 29 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thuringia to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Thuringia to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Thuringia and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Thuringia station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Thuringia and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Thuringia to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Thuringia to Zurich?

The distance between Thuringia and Zurich is 674 km. The road distance is 521.3 km.

How do I travel from Thuringia to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Thuringia to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 190.

How long does it take to get from Thuringia to Zurich?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Thuringia to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Zurich bus from?

Thuringia to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Thuringia to Zurich train from?

Thuringia to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Thuringia to Zurich?

The best way to get from Thuringia to Zurich is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Thuringia to Zurich bus arrive?

Thuringia to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Thuringia to Zurich train arrive?

Thuringia to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Thuringia to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Thuringia to Zurich is 521 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Thuringia to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Thuringia to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Thuringia to Zurich?

Book your Thuringia to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1240+ hotels available in Zurich.

Can I share a ride from Thuringia to Zurich?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Thuringia and Zurich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Thuringia to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Thuringia to Zurich by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, or plane

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 Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
7h 29m
CHF 72–181
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Erfurt to Zurichrideshare 521.9 km
6h 58m
CHF 29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus N474 / ...
9h 55m
CHF 31–70
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Central Station to Karlsruhe Central Stationtrain Flx10
2. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
8h 40m
CHF 41–334
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 11
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
7h 59m
CHF 72–178
Drive 521.3 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Zurichcar 521.3 km
5h 34m
CHF 85–122
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4h 30m
CHF 102–250
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Altenburg to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
6h 17m
CHF 135–375

Thuringia to Zurich by train

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Distance: 674.1 km
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Thuringia, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Zürich HB via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Zurich Bus Station via Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 55m.

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