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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Thuringia is to bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Thuringia is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Thuringia?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Thuringia station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Thuringia?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Thuringia. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Zurich to Thuringia?

The distance between Zurich and Thuringia is 674 km. The road distance is 528.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Thuringia without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Zurich to Thuringia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Thuringia bus from?

Zurich to Thuringia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Thuringia train from?

Zurich to Thuringia train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Thuringia?

The best way to get from Zurich to Thuringia is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Zurich to Thuringia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Thuringia train arrive?

Zurich to Thuringia train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Thuringia?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Thuringia is 529 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Zurich to Thuringia.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Thuringia?

There are 1014+ hotels available in Thuringia.

Zurich to Thuringia - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Thuringia by train, bus, 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 Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
7h 20m
€62–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
10h 20m
€34–83
Drive 528.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Erfurtcar 528.6 km
5h 21m
€92–132
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Eisenach Hbftrain
4h 57m
€111–268
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 11
8h 52m
€79–208
Train via Stuttgart #2
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Erfurt Central Stationtrain
9h 7m
€56–133
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain
6h 34m
€146–403
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbftrain
5h 52m
€77–221
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
3. Take the train from Eichenberg to Nordhausentrain
6h 54m
€135–326

Zurich to Thuringia by train

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7h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 674.1 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Erfurt Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 10h 20m.

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