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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frauenfeld to Zurich

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 21

Cheapest price on Sep 21

€24

Average ticket price on Sep 21

€24

Fastest journey on Sep 21

38 m

Average journey duration on Sep 21

40 m

Trains on Sep 21

Distance

34 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frauenfeld to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frauenfeld to Zurich will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.

Fast trains

On Mon, Sep 21, we found 15 trains from Frauenfeld to Zurich, including 3 direct services.

On Mon, Sep 21 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .

On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest trains will take 41 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 81 810 | 810 · S 7 18733 | 18733 · S 8 18833 | 18833
8:18 AM0h41
Frauenfeld station
8:59 AMZürich Oerlikon
€241One-way
2 transfers
IR 75 2112 | 2112
8:48 AM0h38
Frauenfeld station
9:26 AMZurich HB
€241One-way
0 transfers
S 30 8032 | 8032 · S 12 19232 | 19232
8:29 AM0h43
Frauenfeld station
9:12 AMZurich HB
€241One-way
1 transfer
IC 8 812 | 812 · S 11 19136 | 19136
9:18 AM0h47
Frauenfeld station
10:05 AMZurich Altstetten
€241One-way
1 transfer
S 24 20435 | 20435
8:56 AM0h50
Frauenfeld station
9:46 AMZurich HB
€241One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train for Frauenfeld to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frauenfeld to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, while a train costs an average of €25.

Distance: 21 miles (34 km)

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Most popular Train	Driving
€25 Average price Cheapest	€52 Average price (fuel + tolls)
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	41m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frauenfeld to Zurich is a train with an average price of €25.

The fastest way to travel from Frauenfeld to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 37m.

Yes, you can take a train between Frauenfeld and Zurich.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frauenfeld to Zurich among Omio's users.

Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 4m faster (37m by train vs 41m by car) and roughly €27 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€25 vs €52). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with SBB.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Frauenfeld to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Frauenfeld to Zurich trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC 81 818 \| 818 · IR 36 2072 \| 2072	12:18 PM Frauenfeld station	0h42	1:00 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IC 81 818 \| 818	12:18 PM Frauenfeld station	0h38	12:56 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 81 818 \| 818 · S 7 18749 \| 18749 · S 8 18849 \| 18849	12:18 PM Frauenfeld station	0h41	12:59 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IC 81 818 \| 818 · S 5 18548 \| 18548	12:18 PM Frauenfeld station	0h56	1:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
S 30 8048 \| 8048 · S 12 19248 \| 19248	12:29 PM Frauenfeld station	0h43	1:12 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
S 30 8048 \| 8048 · S 12 19248 \| 19248	12:29 PM Frauenfeld station	0h51	1:20 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
S 30 8048 \| 8048 · S 12 19248 \| 19248 · S 7 18748 \| 18748	12:29 PM Frauenfeld station	0h57	1:26 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 75 2120 \| 2120 · S 5 18550 \| 18550	12:48 PM Frauenfeld station	0h56	1:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2120 \| 2120	12:48 PM Frauenfeld station	0h38	1:26 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2120 \| 2120 · S 7 18751 \| 18751	12:48 PM Frauenfeld station	0h44	1:32 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IR 75 2120 \| 2120 · S 7 18751 \| 18751 · S 8 18851 \| 18851	12:48 PM Frauenfeld station	0h41	1:29 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
S 24 20851 \| 20851 · S 12 19250 \| 19250	12:56 PM Frauenfeld station	0h46	1:42 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
S 24 20851 \| 20851 · S 12 19250 \| 19250	12:56 PM Frauenfeld station	0h54	1:50 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 8 820 \| 820 · S 5 18552 \| 18552	1:18 PM Frauenfeld station	0h56	2:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 8 820 \| 820	1:18 PM Frauenfeld station	0h38	1:56 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 81 810 \| 810 · S 7 18733 \| 18733 · S 8 18833 \| 18833	8:18 AM Frauenfeld station	0h41	8:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IC 81 810 \| 810 · S 11 19132 \| 19132	8:18 AM Frauenfeld station	0h47	9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 81 810 \| 810	8:18 AM Frauenfeld station	0h38	8:56 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 81 810 \| 810 · S 8 18833 \| 18833	8:18 AM Frauenfeld station	0h41	8:59 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
S 30 8032 \| 8032 · S 12 19232 \| 19232	8:29 AM Frauenfeld station	0h43	9:12 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
S 30 8032 \| 8032 · IC 1 712 \| 712	8:29 AM Frauenfeld station	0h45	9:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
S 30 8032 \| 8032 · S 12 19232 \| 19232	8:29 AM Frauenfeld station	0h51	9:20 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2112 \| 2112	8:48 AM Frauenfeld station	0h38	9:26 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IR 75 2112 \| 2112 · S 11 19134 \| 19134	8:48 AM Frauenfeld station	0h47	9:35 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IR 75 2112 \| 2112 · S 7 18735 \| 18735 · S 8 18835 \| 18835	8:48 AM Frauenfeld station	0h41	9:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IR 75 2112 \| 2112 · S 8 18835 \| 18835	8:48 AM Frauenfeld station	0h41	9:29 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
S 24 20435 \| 20435	8:56 AM Frauenfeld station	0h50	9:46 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
S 24 20435 \| 20435 · S 12 19234 \| 19234	8:56 AM Frauenfeld station	0h46	9:42 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
S 24 20435 \| 20435 · S 12 19234 \| 19234	8:56 AM Frauenfeld station	0h54	9:50 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 8 812 \| 812 · S 11 19136 \| 19136	9:18 AM Frauenfeld station	0h47	10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frauenfeld to Zurich

Switzerland

Trains from Frauenfeld to Zurich run on average 31 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 28m.

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

Distance

21 miles (34 km)

Average train duration

37m

Cheapest ticket price

€24

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

28m

First train

12:08 AM

Last train

11:54 PM

Cheapest Month

Sep

Cheapest Day

Fri

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Mon

Best time to book

1 day

Price information

Train companies: SBB from Frauenfeld to Zurich trainsSBB trains will get you between Frauenfeld and Zurich from €24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average SBB Duration

28m

Cheapest SBB Price

€24

SBB frequency

15 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

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Things to do in Zurich

Discover the best of Zurich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zurich trip today.

Must visit

Kunsthaus Zürich

Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.

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Must visit

Swiss National Museum

National museum in a castle-like building near the main station. It offers essential insight into Swiss cultural history, design, and nationhood.

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Recommended

Museum Rietberg

Remarkable private collection in a villa, featuring Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern masterpieces in an intimate lakeside setting.

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Swiss franc (CHF, Fr.)

Zurich is pricier than most European cities. Hotels, dining, and local transit are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help lower daily spend.

Average meal costs

Budget: CHF 15-25 for fast food or takeaway.
Mid-range: CHF 30-50 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: CHF 90+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee: CHF 4.50-6.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Small rounding is common in cafes and taxis.

FAQs: Trains from Frauenfeld to Zurich

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frauenfeld to Zurich 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Train ticket prices from Frauenfeld to Zurich can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €24, while the average price is around €25.

The train from Frauenfeld to Zurich takes 28m and runs 31 per day.

The distance by train from Frauenfeld to Zurich is 21 miles (34 km).

The first train from Frauenfeld to Zurich leaves at 12:08 AM.

The last train from Frauenfeld to Zurich leaves at 11:54 PM.

There is no high speed train available from Frauenfeld to Zurich.

Yes, there is a direct train from Frauenfeld to Zurich. This service operates 7 times per day, provided by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).

Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Frauenfeld to Zurich.

The train station in Frauenfeld that goes to Zurich is Frauenfeld station, which connects to Zurich HB.

The cheapest way to get from Frauenfeld to Zurich is by train, with a cost of around €24.

The train journey from Frauenfeld to Zurich offers scenic views of the Swiss countryside, featuring picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, and charming villages along the route.

Yes, a day trip from Frauenfeld to Zurich is feasible. The journey takes 28m and covers a distance of 21 miles (34 km). Trains run 21 times per day.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.

Yes, you can take the train from Frauenfeld to Zurich.

Since both Frauenfeld and Zurich are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.

Popular day trips by train from Zurich include Lucerne, Basel, Bern, Chur, Engelberg.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frauenfeld to Zurich among Omio's users.

Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.

Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards; however, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities and larger establishments, making card payments convenient. Cash is still useful for small purchases, local markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.

In Zurich, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like train stations and popular tourist spots. Scams involving fake charity collectors and overcharging by taxis can also occur. It is advisable to use official transportation services and remain vigilant with personal belongings to ensure a safe visit.

Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Frauenfeld to Zurich

Most Frauenfeld to Zurich trains use the Frauenfeld to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Altstetten. Use this guide to compare Frauenfeld and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frauenfeld

Arrival train stations in Zurich

Which Frauenfeld station do trains to Zurich leave from?

Trains from Frauenfeld to Zurich leave from Frauenfeld. The station is from Frauenfeld city centre at Bahnhofplatz, 8500 Frauenfeld, Switzerland.

FrauenfeldBahnhofplatz, 8500 Frauenfeld, Switzerland+41 52 723 51 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Frauenfeld from Frauenfeld city centre

Bus802, 803, 804, 813, 814 · 2m · every ~16 min

Frauenfeld train station facilities and services

Frauenfeld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Nuk Tschokdee, Restaurant Löwen

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frauenfeld. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Frauenfeld. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frauenfeld: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frauenfeld: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frauenfeld: Ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Frauenfeld, Hotel Blumenstein, Hotel Domicil.

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Which Zurich station do trains from Frauenfeld arrive at?

Trains from Frauenfeld to Zurich most often arrive at Zürich HB. Some services arrive at Zürich Altstetten, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Zurich arrival station.

Zürich HBBahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre

Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS, 9 · 3m · €3 · every ~3 min

S11, Sn11, S12, S15, S16, Sn1, Sn, S20, S23, S3, S5, Sn5, S6, Sn6, S7, Sn7, S9, Sn9, S · 3m · €1 · every ~43 min

Bus31, 33 · 5m · €2 · every ~16 min

N4, N5, N91 · 5m · €2

Tram11, 15, 4 · 8m · €2 · every ~19 min

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.