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 drive which takes 5h 37m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

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 11h 20m.

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 three times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Thuringia to Zurich?

The distance between Thuringia and Zurich is 670 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 which takes 7h 43m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230.

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

The train from Erfurt Hbf to Zuerich Hb takes 7h 43m including transfers and departs three times a week.

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 ÖBB EuroCity, 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 43m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 20m.

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 ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb 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?

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1201+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 43m
CHF 130–230
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 central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
11h 20m
CHF 45–77
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Suedtrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
6h 42m
CHF 121–245
Drive 520.1 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Zurichcar 520.1 km
5h 37m
CHF 82–119
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
6h 40m
CHF 89–245
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
7h 13m
CHF 353–906
Bus, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the bus from Gera central train station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
8h 18m
CHF 81–194

Thuringia to Zurich by train

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7h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 669.7 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Zuerich Hb 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 130–230 and the journey takes 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Zurich Bus Station via Frankfurt central train station in around 11h 20m.

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