The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt South station to Zurich HB
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- $43
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- $156
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 4 h 15 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 4 h 21 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 34
- Distance
- 303 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt South 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 South station to Zurich HB will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 34 trains from Frankfurt South station to Zurich HB, including 6 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 303 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 4 h 28 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 60471 · IC 5634:32 AM 4h54 Frankfurt South station 9:26 AM Zurich HB $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 60408 · IC 5613:41 AM 4h45 Frankfurt South station 8:26 AM Zurich HB $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 604083:41 AM 5h24 Frankfurt South station 9:05 AM Zurich HB $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
4503 · ICE 2756:30 AM 4h30 Frankfurt South station 11:00 AM Zurich HB $101 1 One-way 1 transfer
NJ 4714:32 AM 5h33 Frankfurt South station 10:05 AM Zurich HB $102 1 One-way 0 transfers
U3 · U5 · ECE 1517:45 AM 4h15 Frankfurt South station 12:00 PM Zurich HB $132 1 One-way 2 transfers
RB51+
ICE 71+
TGV 921110:05 AM 4h21 Frankfurt South station 2:26 PM Zurich HB $188 1 One-way 2 transfers
15515 · ICE 71+
TGV 921110:05 AM 4h21 Frankfurt South station 2:26 PM Zurich HB $132 1 One-way 2 transfers
S5 · ECE 1517:38 AM 4h22 Frankfurt South station 12:00 PM Zurich HB $132 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 2735:32 AM 4h28 Frankfurt South station 10:00 AM Zurich HB $125 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt South station to Zurich HB
Trains from Frankfurt South station to Zurich HB run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€35) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:41, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (303 km) distance in 3h 47m.
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Journey facts
- Distance188 miles (303 km)
- Average train duration4h 33m
- Cheapest ticket price$42 (€35)
- Trains per day6
- Direct trains1
- Fastest train3h 47m
- First train1:41 AM
- Last train8:20 PM
- Cheapest MonthMar
- Cheapest DayTue
- High SeasonApr - Jun
- Low SeasonOct - Dec
- Busiest DayTue
- Least Busy DayTue
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- Operators on this routeÖBB | ICE • ÖBB | InterCity • Deutsche Bahn
- High-speed trainsAvailable on this route
- Cross-border trainsGermany–Switzerland services
- Night trainsAvailable on this route
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Live departures
Frankfurt South station to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt South station to Zurich HB trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60408 | Delayed 2:45 AM 3:41 AMFrankfurt South station | 5h24 | 8:05 AM 8:05 AMZurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60408 | Delayed 2:45 AM 3:41 AMFrankfurt South station | 5h24 | 8:05 AM 8:05 AMZurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60408 · IC 561 | Delayed 2:45 AM 3:41 AMFrankfurt South station | 4h45 | 8:26 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 60408 · IC 561 | Delayed 2:45 AM 3:41 AMFrankfurt South station | 4h45 | 8:26 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 60471 | Delayed 3:32 AM 4:32 AMFrankfurt South station | 5h33 | 9:05 AM 9:05 AMZurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60471 · IC 563 | Delayed 3:32 AM 4:32 AMFrankfurt South station | 4h54 | 9:26 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 60471 · IC 563 | Delayed 3:32 AM 4:32 AMFrankfurt South station | 4h54 | 9:26 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 75 · IC 597 | Delayed 4:56 PM 5:45 PMFrankfurt South station | 4h41 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2559 · IC 597 | Delayed 4:56 PM 5:45 PMFrankfurt South station | 4h41 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 75+ IC 597 | On time 6:13 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h13 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 377 · IC 837 | Delayed 5:41 PM 6:37 PMFrankfurt South station | 4h24 | 11:01 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ECE 9 · IR 2347 · IC 841 | On time 7:54 PM Frankfurt South station | 5h12 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ECE 9 · IR 1995 | On time 7:54 PM Frankfurt South station | 5h30 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
EC 9+ IR 2347+ IC 841 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h53 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
EC 9+ IR 1995 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt South station | 5h11 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
DB S3+ ICE 695+ IC 2387+ RE4 | 9:28 PM Frankfurt South station | 8h55 | 6:23 AM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
DB S3+ ICE 695+ RE IC87 · RE4 | 9:28 PM Frankfurt South station | 8h55 | 6:23 AM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 695 · IC 2387 · 17691 | 9:28 PM Frankfurt South station | 8h55 | 6:23 AM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 695 · RE 52387 · 17691 | 9:28 PM Frankfurt South station | 8h55 | 6:23 AM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
U8 · U5 · ICE 695 · IC 2387 | 9:30 PM Frankfurt South station | 8h53 | 6:23 AM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
DB S6+ IC 60403 | 1:33 AM Frankfurt South station | 6h32 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
DB S6+ IC 60403 · IC 559 | 1:33 AM Frankfurt South station | 5h53 | 7:26 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
NJ 471 | 4:32 AM Frankfurt South station | 5h33 | 10:05 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 273 | On time 5:32 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h28 | 10:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 273 | On time 5:32 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h28 | 10:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE50+ ICE 275 | On time 6:30 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h30 | 11:00 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
4503 · ICE 275 | On time 6:30 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h30 | 11:00 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S5 · ECE 151 | On time 7:38 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h22 | 12:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
U3 · U5 · ECE 151 | On time 7:45 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h15 | 12:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RE5+ ICE 277 | On time 8:28 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h32 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
4511 · ICE 277 | On time 8:28 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h32 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
U2 · U4 · ICE 277 | On time 8:32 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h28 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 573 · ICE 103+ IC 795 | On time 9:12 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h48 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 573 · ICE 103 · IC 795 | On time 9:12 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h48 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
DB S3+ ICE 593 · ICE 103+ IC 795 | 9:28 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h32 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 593 · ICE 103 · IC 795 | 9:28 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h32 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
U2 · U4 · ICE 593 · ICE 103 | 9:32 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h28 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
RB51+ ICE 71+ TGV 9211 | 10:05 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h21 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
15515 · ICE 71+ TGV 9211 | 10:05 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h21 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
DB S3+ ICE 279 | On time 10:28 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h32 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 279 | On time 10:28 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h32 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Train companies
Train companies from Frankfurt South station to Zurich HB
Trains from Frankfurt South station to Zurich HB with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, and Deutsche Bahn. 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
ÖBB | InterCity
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 | Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Frankfurt South station and Zurich HB
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FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt South station to Zurich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt South 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 South station to Zurich HB
Most Frankfurt South station to Zurich HB trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt South 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 (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
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.


