- Must visit
Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s premier fine art museum with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art. A top choice on the Museumsufer and one of the city’s cultural highlights.
Cheapest price
$146
Average price
$206
Fastest journey
6 h 32 m
Average duration
6 h 36 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
461 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zermatt 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 Zermatt to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $206 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $146.
It's difficult to get from Zermatt to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least 2 times.










Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zermatt to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $146.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
$212 Average price | $193 Average price Cheapest |
8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zermatt to Frankfurt am Main:
A flight is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zermatt to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $212 (€171).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
The table below shows live departures for Zermatt to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:06 AM Zermatt | 7h03 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:37 AM Zermatt | 6h32 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:37 PM Zermatt | 6h32 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:37 PM Zermatt | 6h32 | 9:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:37 PM Zermatt | 6h32 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:06 PM Zermatt | 12h34 | 7:40 AM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:06 PM Zermatt | 13h03 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
![]() | 6:37 AM Zermatt | 6h32 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt am Main | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Zermatt to Frankfurt am Main run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $146 (€118) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 286 miles (461 km) distance in 6h 27m.
Distance 286 miles (461 km) |
Average train duration 8h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $146 (€118) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 27m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 9:10 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Riverside museum district on both banks of the Main, ideal for walking, architecture, and cultural stops. One of Frankfurt’s signature urban areas.
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Prices are high by German standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, but supermarkets and transit stay reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, usually by telling the total when paying.
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