Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
13 h 45 m
Average duration
13 h 50 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Airport will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 3 buses that leave Zurich for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Thu, Jul 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 298 km distance in an average of 13 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 14 h 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 Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €90.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price | €212 Average price |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Distance 185 miles (298 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 15:20 |
For as little as $25 (€20) you can travel by bus to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) from Zurich with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
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 Airport (FRA) with FlixBus:
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