Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof train

Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof

Showing times and prices for Mar 26

Cheapest

57

Average

63

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Flixbus
06:36PMFrankfurt South station7h54 02:30AMZürich Hauptbahnhof
0 transfers
571One-way
Deutsche Bahn
10:04PMFrankfurt South station8h19 06:23AMZürich Hauptbahnhof
0 transfers
701One-way

Train schedule from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, March 26
Flixbus
06:36PMFrankfurt South station7h54 02:30AMZürich Hauptbahnhof
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
10:04PMFrankfurt South station8h19 06:23AMZürich Hauptbahnhof
0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof

Showing times and prices for Mar 26

Fastest Journey

7 h 54 m

Average

8 h 6 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

303 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Frankfurt South station for Zürich Hauptbahnhof every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Flixbus
06:36PMFrankfurt South station7h54 02:30AMZürich Hauptbahnhof
0 transfers
571One-way
Deutsche Bahn
10:04PMFrankfurt South station8h19 06:23AMZürich Hauptbahnhof
0 transfers
701One-way

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Overview: Train from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof

distanceDistance187 miles (302 km)
durationAverage train duration3 h 53 min
priceAverage train ticket price$50 (€44)
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesÖBB | ICE or Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof cover the 187 miles (302 km) long route taking on average 3 h 53 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | ICE or Deutsche Bahn. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $50 (€44), but the average price of train tickets is $50 (€44). Travelers depart most frequently from Frankfurt (Main) Süd and arrive in Zürich HB.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof trains

Travel to Zürich Hauptbahnhof from Frankfurt South station from $50 (€44) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Deutsche Bahn

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, which you can also use for your train between Frankfurt South station and Zürich Hauptbahnhof. 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. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 10 min
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Zürich Hauptbahnhof easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof can start from as little as $50 (€44) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof is $50 (€44); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof is 3 h 53 min  to travel the 187 mile (302 km) long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Zürich Hauptbahnhof. Take the fast train with ÖBB | ICE from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof.
Take the Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof train with ÖBB | ICE or Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey between Frankfurt South station and Zürich Hauptbahnhof as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to Zürich Hauptbahnhof from Frankfurt South station is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 53 min each way. Check with Omio app  the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt South station to Zürich Hauptbahnhof including taking a bus, flight or train.

Trains departing from Frankfurt (Main) Süd

Phone
Phone

Distance from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to city center
Distance from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to city center
1.7 miles (2.7 km)
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
At this station we offer you free wifi. It allows you to go online with your smartphone or laptop, edit e-mails and much more. You can find information about the various wifi offers at our stations here.
Dining
Dining
Merals Imbiss | Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg | Freigut | Holbein's
Information Desk
Information Desk
DB Information counters are the place to go for information about your rail journey, and they serve as a meeting point for travellers and station visitors. If you have any questions about your trip or the town/city where the station is located, staff at the counter have the answers you need. If a station does not have a counter, our service staff are only too happy to help you with any query you might have.
Accessibility
Accessibility
The following equipment features serve to ensure barrier-free accessibility to the station. Available are: Gleis 1: step-free access platform height >= 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 2: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 3: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 4: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 5: platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 6: platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 7: platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 8: platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 9: passenger information display public address system stairs marking contrasting guidance

Trains arriving to Zürich HB

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Phone

Distance from Zürich HB to city center
Distance from Zürich HB to city center
1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Amenities at station
Dining
Dining
Predigerhof | Zeughauskeller | Sprüngli Café-Bar | Haus Hiltl
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Europcar | teslify

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