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The cheapest and fastest buses from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$36

Average price

$55

Fastest journey

4 h

Average duration

5 h 57 m

Buses per day

8

Distance

306 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

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.

BlaBlaCar
08:20PM5h00
Zurich
01:20AMFrankfurt am Main
$361One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
10:00AM4h00
Zurich
02:00PMFrankfurt am Main
$391One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
06:00PM4h50
Zurich
10:50PMFrankfurt am Main
$421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00AM8h55
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
05:55PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$571One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
05:20PM7h00
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
12:20AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$641One-way
0 transfers

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 €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)

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Flight

€36

Average price

Cheapest

€94

Average price

€334

Average price

7h 13m

Average total duration

6h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 54m

Average total duration

4h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 35m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

BlaBlaCar

Most popular bus company

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Lufthansa

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
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

Live departures

Zurich to Frankfurt am Main bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, July 19
Last updated at 12:37 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
11h25
1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
7h00
10:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
10h15
1:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer
Sunday, July 20
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
8h55
3:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
14h00
11:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

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Buses from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

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:

  • Average Duration: 7 h
  • Cheapest Price: $25
  • FlixBus frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

Zurich
Frankfurt am Main
The major bus station for departures in Zurich is Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) for your trip from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:30-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Sihlquai
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
  • Bus: 31, 33, 46 Train: S2, S5, S6, S7, S8, S14, S16 Tram: 4, 13, 17
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) for your trip to Frankfurt am Main from Zurich.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
10 km
carConnection
Car connection
Hugo-Eckener-Ring
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's (in the station)
  • Hausmann's (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
  • Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof FernbusseWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Mannheimer Straße
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station)
  • Schnitzel Express (in the station)
  • Bratwurst Haus (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse
  • Bus: 61, 62, 64 Metro: U4, U5 Train: S8, S9
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
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