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 28 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 110 - SFr 260.

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 Zürich Bus Station via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Thuringia and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Thuringia to Zurich?

The distance between Thuringia and Zurich is 674 km. The road distance is 520.1 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 27m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 27m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 47m.

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 520 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m 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?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1224+ 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, rideshare, plane

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

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

Train via Frankfurt am Main
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 Tgv / ...
7h 27m
CHF 175–289
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Erfurt to Zurichrideshare 520.7 km
6h 58m
CHF 28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 47m
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 118–252
Train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 43m
CHF 100–140
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Ludwigsburgtrain Re
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
5. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
9h 16m
CHF 103–190
Drive 520.1 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Zurichcar 520.1 km
5h 37m
CHF 82–119
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
6h 29m
CHF 160–406

Thuringia to Zurich by train

122Weekly Trains

7h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 674.4 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Zürich Bus Station via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 8h 47m.

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