Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
5 h 57 m
Buses per day
8
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 $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 8 buses that leave Zurich for Frankfurt am Main on Sun, Jul 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 20 the direct buses cover the 306 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sun, Jul 20 the slowest buses will take 8 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €131.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €94 Average price | €334 Average price |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 11h25 | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 7h00 | 10:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 10h15 | 1:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
Sunday, July 20 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 8h55 | 3:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 14h00 | 11:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer |
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Distance 190 miles (306 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
You can travel by bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Bus information from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), located 8.4 miles (13.6 km) away from the city centre.
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