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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Erfurt Hbf
Cheapest price
£133
Average price
£135
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
439 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Erfurt Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Erfurt Hbf will cost around £135 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £133.
To travel from Zurich HB to Erfurt Hbf you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Zurich HB to Erfurt Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Erfurt Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 439 km
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6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Erfurt Hbf
Switzerland
Germany
Trains from Zurich HB to Erfurt Hbf run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 08:25. The fastest train covers the 439 km distance in 8h 42m.
Distance 439 km |
Average train duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 42m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 08:25 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity from Zurich HB to Erfurt Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity trains will get you between Zurich HB and Erfurt Hbf from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Trenitalia EuroCity
FAQs: Zurich HB to Erfurt Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Erfurt Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Erfurt Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Erfurt Hbf
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
WifiLockers
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 08:30 - 18:30
- Saturday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Sunday: 09:30 - 16:30
- Istanbul Grill
- McDonald's
- Masala
- Planet Comics
- Hotel Krämerbrücke
- Intercity Hotel
- Pension am Dom
- Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior
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