The cheapest and fastest buses from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 16 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM8h25Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)5:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM8h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)5:30 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM11h00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM9h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)3:55 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$501One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM9h15Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)3:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$511One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM8h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)5:30 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM8h25Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)5:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM9h15Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)3:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$511One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM9h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)3:55 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$501One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM11h00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)2:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$491One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $212.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $466 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $124 (€100).
A bus is $412 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $466 (€375).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $139 (€112) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $86 (€69). The journey takes 6h 10m versus 4h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Live departures
Zurich to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 6h50 | 12:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 7h40 | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 9h15 | 3:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 8h05 | 5:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 8h25 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Marino Autolinee or BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Marino Autolinee or BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main
Buses from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:41. The fastest bus covers the 190 miles (306 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 190 miles (306 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€22) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Zurich to Frankfurt am Main with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $28 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Römer, a historic city hall with medieval architecture located in the heart of Frankfurt's old town
- Städel Museum, an art museum featuring a vast collection of European artworks from the Middle Ages to the present
- Palmengarten, a large botanical garden showcasing diverse plant species in themed greenhouses and outdoor areas
- Goethe House, the birthplace of the famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, now a museum dedicated to his life and works
- Frankfurt Cathedral, a Gothic-style church with a rich history and stunning architecture.
- Main Tower, a skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views of the city
- Explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle, an indoor market offering a variety of local and international foods
- Visit the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, home to an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils and natural exhibits
- Take a leisurely walk along the River Main and enjoy the scenic views
- Experience the lively atmosphere of the Zeil, Frankfurt's premier shopping street.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 31, 33, 46 Train: S2, S5, S6, S7, S8, S14, S16 Tram: 4, 13, 17
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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