Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Showing times and prices for Jul 11

Cheapest price

$67

Average price

$104

Fastest journey

4 h 30 m

Average duration

5 h 6 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

289 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) for Zurich Airport (ZRH) on Fri, Jul 11, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 5 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .

On Fri, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 5 h 21 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.

Deutsche Bahn
07:28AM5h16
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
12:44PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$671One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
07:51AM4h30
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
12:21PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$671One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
07:00AM5h21
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
12:21PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$1001One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | ICE
08:28AM5h16
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
01:44PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$1831One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €122.

Distance: 178 miles (288 km)

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4h 56m

Average total duration

4h 26m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $19 (€15)
Distance
178 miles (288 km)
Average train duration
4h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
$37 (€30)
Trains per day
16
Fastest train
4h 13m
First train
06:08
Last train
08:51
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $19 (€15)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity and ÖBB | ICE from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) trains

Travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) from $37 (€30) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity and ÖBB | ICE! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Train information from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: $37
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 15 a day

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