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How to get fromZurich to Erbach (Rheingau)by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Erbach (Rheingau) by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Basel

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    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
    3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S5 / ...
    6h 12m
    €69–201

  2. Night train, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S5 / ...
    6h 23m
    €47–173

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mainz central train stationbus bus FlixBus 476
    9h 11m
    €49–74

  4. Drive  391.4 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Erbach (Rheingau)car car 391.4 km
    4h 9m
    €71–102

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbftrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S6
    7h 12m
    €93–209

  6. Fly from Zurich Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane ZRH - FRA
    2. Take the bus from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Eltvillebus bus
    3h 53m
    €112–258

  7. Train to Basel, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BSL - FRA
    3. Take the bus from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Eltvillebus bus
    5h 58m
    €143–425

Zurich to Erbach (Rheingau) by train, bus, and foot

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Erbach (Rheingau), Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Erbach (Rheingau) via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, and Eltville in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mainz central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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