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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Thuringia is to drive which costs €90 - €130 and takes 5h 22m.

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 54m and costs €100 - €260.

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 Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 GrandBus, depart from Zürich 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 18m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Zurich to Thuringia bus arrive?

Zurich to Thuringia bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB 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 22m 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?

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Where can I stay near Thuringia?

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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, plane, or night train

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 18m
€75–172
Train via Stuttgart
cheapest
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 53m
€73–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
8h 52m
Drive 528.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Erfurtcar 528.6 km
5h 22m
€91–131
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 54m
€104–258
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Karlsruhe Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
7h 50m
€81–360
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 30m
€141–423
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
6h 22m
€79–226
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 52m
€130–381

Zurich to Thuringia by train

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7h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 674.5 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 8h 52m.

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