The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- $48
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- $148
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 4 h 2 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 4 h 3 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 54
- Distance
- 297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB will cost around $148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 54 trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB, including 6 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 297 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 4 h 4 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.
IC 604032:06 AM 5h59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 8:05 AM Zurich HB $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 60403 · IC 5592:06 AM 5h20 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 7:26 AM Zurich HB $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 699 · IC 604032:46 AM 5h19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 8:05 AM Zurich HB $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 5592:46 AM 4h40 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 7:26 AM Zurich HB $53 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 915 · ICE 71+
TGV 921110:24 AM 4h02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 2:26 PM Zurich HB $71 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 915 · ICE 71+
TGV 921110:24 AM 4h02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 2:26 PM Zurich HB $71 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · IC 5812:23 PM 4h03 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 6:26 PM Zurich HB $115 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 1011 · ICE 7+
TGV 92194:23 PM 4h03 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 8:26 PM Zurich HB $101 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 915 · ICE 71+
TGV 921110:22 AM 4h04 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 2:26 PM Zurich HB $188 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 1011 · ICE 7+
TGV 92194:22 PM 4h04 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 8:26 PM Zurich HB $188 1 One-way 2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB
Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 but you can travel from only $20 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 184 miles (297 km) distance in 3h 35m.
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Journey facts
- Distance184 miles (297 km)
- Average train duration3h 55m
- Cheapest ticket price$46
- Trains per day7
- Direct trains1
- Fastest train3h 35m
- First train12:06 AM
- Last train8:42 PM
- Cheapest MonthFeb
- Cheapest DayTue
- High SeasonApr - Jun
- Low SeasonJan - Mar
- Busiest DaySat
- Least Busy DayMon
- Best time to book1 day
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- Operators on this routeÖBB | ICE • Deutsche Bahn • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- High-speed trainsAvailable on this route
- Cross-border trainsGermany–Switzerland services
- Night trainsAvailable on this route
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Live departures
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60403 · IC 559 | Delayed 1:45 AM 2:47 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 7:26 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 60403 | Delayed 1:45 AM 2:47 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h18 | 7:05 AM 7:05 AMZurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
ICE 699 · IC 60403 | Delayed 2:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h19 | 7:05 AM 7:05 AMZurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 559 | 2:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h40 | 7:26 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 699+ IC 60403 | Delayed 2:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h19 | 7:05 AM 7:05 AMZurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 699+ IC 60403 · IC 559 | 2:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h40 | 7:26 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 78 · ICE 273 | On time 5:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h37 | 10:00 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 78 · ICE 273 | On time 5:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h37 | 10:00 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 511 · ICE 275 | On time 6:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 11:00 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 511 · ICE 275 | On time 6:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 11:00 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 101 · EC 151 | On time 7:50 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h10 | 12:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 913 · ICE 277 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h38 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513 · ICE 277 | Delayed 8:07 AM 8:51 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513 · ICE 277 | Delayed 8:07 AM 8:51 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · IC 795 | Delayed 9:06 AM 9:51 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103+ IC 795 | Delayed 9:06 AM 9:51 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71+ TGV 9211 | Delayed 9:24 AM 10:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71+ TGV 9211 | On time 10:24 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h02 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 | On time 10:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 | On time 10:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 | On time 11:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 105 | On time 11:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 225 · ECE 5+ TGV 9213 | On time 12:21 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h05 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 225+ EC 5+ TGV 9213 | On time 12:21 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h05 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 779 | On time 12:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371+ IC 779 | On time 12:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 107+ IC 781 | Delayed 12:53 PM 1:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 · IC 781 | On time 1:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h07 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 919 · ICE 73+ IC 581 | Delayed 1:23 PM 2:22 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · IC 581 | On time 2:23 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h03 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519 · ICE 373 | On time 2:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519 · ICE 373 | On time 2:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 | Delayed 2:53 PM 3:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 109 | On time 3:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h07 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 7+ TGV 9219 | Delayed 3:23 PM 4:22 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 7+ TGV 9219 | On time 4:23 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h03 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 611 · ICE 375 · IC 787 | 4:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 611 · ICE 375+ IC 787 | 4:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 201+ IC 789 | Delayed 4:53 PM 5:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 201 · IC 789 | On time 5:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h07 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 75+ TGV 9223 | On time 6:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 75+ TGV 9223 | On time 6:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 613 · ICE 377 · IC 837 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h10 | 11:01 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 613 · ICE 377+ IC 837 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h10 | 11:01 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 203+ IC 2345 · IC 839 | Delayed 6:52 PM 7:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h10 | 12:01 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 203 · IC 2345 · IC 839 | On time 7:52 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 12:01 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379 · IR 1995 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h33 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379 · IR 2347 · IC 841 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h27 | 1:18 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379+ IR 1995 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h33 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379+ IC 841+ IR 2347 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h27 | 1:18 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 205 · ICE 77+ IR 2055 | Delayed 8:52 PM 9:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h58 | 5:49 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 205 · ICE 77 · IR 2055 | On time 9:52 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h57 | 5:49 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies
Train companies from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB
Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, and ÖBB | Euro City (EC). Night trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB | Nightjet. High-speed trains available on this route with ÖBB | ICE and Deutsche Bahn. Regional trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
ÖBB | ICE
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Nightjet
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Zurich HB
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FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB
Most Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.


