The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
- Cheapest price on Nov 03
- €38
- Average ticket price on Nov 03
- €92
- Fastest journey on Nov 03
- 4 h 4 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 03
- 4 h 4 m
- Trains on Nov 03
- 49
- Distance
- 297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station will cost around €92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 49 trains from Zurich HB to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station, including 8 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 297 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 4 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 4 h 4 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 782 · ICE 1005:59 PM 4h09 Zurich HB 10:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station €38 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 60402 · ICE 6989:59 PM 4h53 Zurich HB 2:52 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station €38 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 780 · ICE 274 · ICE 5124:59 PM 4h09 Zurich HB 9:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station €40 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 272 · ICE 5106:59 PM 4h09 Zurich HB 11:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 604029:59 PM 5h24 Zurich HB 3:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
TGV 9210+
ICE 6 · ICE 9189:34 AM 4h04 Zurich HB 1:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station €104 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 558 · ICE 74 · ICE 10107:34 AM 4h04 Zurich HB 11:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station €104 1 One-way 2 transfers
TGV 9218+
ICE 72 · ICE 91611:34 AM 4h04 Zurich HB 3:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station €74 1 One-way 2 transfers
TGV 9222+
ECE 4 · ICE 2241:34 PM 4h04 Zurich HB 5:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station €80 1 One-way 2 transfers
TGV 9226+
ICE 70 · ICE 9123:34 PM 4h04 Zurich HB 7:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station €66 1 One-way 2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Trains from Zurich HB to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €45 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:35, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 184 miles (297 km) distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 184 miles (297 km) |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €45 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 1:35 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Frequently asked questions about your Zurich HB to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trip
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Live departures
Zurich HB to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 276 · ICE 514+ IC 776 | Delayed 3:16 PM 2:59 PMZurich HB | 4h09 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9226+ ICE 70 · ICE 912 | On time 3:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h04 | 7:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 102 | 3:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 8:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 184 · ICE 512 | On time 4:37 PM Zurich HB | 4h31 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 184 · ICE 910 | On time 4:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h01 | 9:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 780 · ICE 274 · ICE 512 | On time 4:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IC 578 · ICE 2 · ICE 910 | On time 5:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h04 | 9:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2 · ICE 910+ IC 578 | Delayed 5:46 PM 5:34 PMZurich HB | 4h04 | 9:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IC 782 · ICE 100 | 5:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 10:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 100 | 5:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 10:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 100 | 5:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 10:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 272 · ICE 510 | On time 6:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 11:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 272 · ICE 510 | On time 6:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 11:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 60402 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 5h24 | 3:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60402 · ICE 698 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 5h02 | 3:01 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 60402 · ICE 698 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h53 | 2:52 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 60402 · ICE 698 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h58 | 2:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 60402 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 5h24 | 3:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60402+ ICE 698 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h58 | 2:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, November 3 | |||||
IR 2290 · ICE 76 · ICE 1014 | On time 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 7h30 | 7:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IR 2290 · ICE 204 | On time 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 8h00 | 8:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IR 2252 · ECE 8 · ICE 1012 | On time 5:08 AM Zurich HB | 4h30 | 9:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IR 2252+ EC 8+ ICE 1012 | On time 5:08 AM Zurich HB | 4h30 | 9:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IC 758 · ICE 202 | On time 5:59 AM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 10:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 202+ IC 758 | Delayed 6:16 AM 5:59 AMZurich HB | 4h09 | 10:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 284 · ICE 1010 | On time 6:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h01 | 11:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9206+ ICE 374 · ICE 612 | 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 11:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9206+ ICE 374 · ICE 612 | 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 11:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IC 558 · ICE 74 · ICE 1010 | On time 7:34 AM Zurich HB | 4h04 | 11:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 74 · ICE 1010+ IC 558 | Delayed 7:46 AM 7:34 AMZurich HB | 4h04 | 11:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 200 | On time 7:59 AM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 12:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 282 · ICE 918 | On time 8:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h01 | 1:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 794 · ICE 372 · ICE 610 | 8:59 AM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 1:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 372 · ICE 610+ IC 794 | Delayed 9:16 AM 8:59 AMZurich HB | 4h09 | 1:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9210+ ICE 6 · ICE 918 | On time 9:34 AM Zurich HB | 4h04 | 1:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9210+ ICE 6 · ICE 918 | On time 9:34 AM Zurich HB | 4h04 | 1:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 108 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 2:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 2:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 370 · ICE 518 | On time 10:59 AM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 3:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370 · ICE 518 | On time 10:59 AM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 3:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9218+ ICE 72 · ICE 916 | On time 11:34 AM Zurich HB | 4h04 | 3:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IC 770 · ICE 106 | On time 11:59 AM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 4:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 188 · ICE 224 | On time 12:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h01 | 5:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 772 · ICE 278 · ICE 516 | On time 12:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 5:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9222+ ECE 4 · ICE 224 | 1:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h04 | 5:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 104 | On time 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 6:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 150 · ICE 514 | On time 2:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h34 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
EC 150 · ICE 574+ 24360 | 2:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h33 | 7:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
EC 150 · ICE 574+ 24360 | 2:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h33 | 7:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IC 186 · ICE 912 | On time 2:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h01 | 7:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 776 · ICE 276 · ICE 514 | On time 2:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich HB to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Most Zurich HB to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trains use the Zürich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich HB and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
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