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Städel Museum
One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to the present on the Museumsufer.
Cheapest price
$114
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
4 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Winterthur to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Winterthur to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
Of the 1 trains that leave Winterthur for Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Jun 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 58 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 4 h 58 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winterthur to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $210.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $385 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Winterthur to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winterthur to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $113 (€91).
A bus is $337 (€272) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Winterthur to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $385 (€311).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Train takes on average 4h 33m.
The journey is about 5m faster (4h 33m by train vs 4h 38m by car) and roughly $21 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($113 (€91) vs $133 (€108)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Winterthur to Frankfurt am Main trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:42 AM Winterthur | 4h58 | 1:40 PM Frankfurt am Main | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Winterthur to Frankfurt am Main run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:06, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 2:06 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 4 days |
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