The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price on Oct 16
S$ 62
Average ticket price on Oct 16
S$ 214
Fastest journey on Oct 16
4 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Oct 16
4 h 6 m
Trains on Oct 16
61
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf will cost around S$ 214 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only S$ 62.
On Fri, Oct 16, we found 61 trains from Zurich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, including 14 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 16 the direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
On Fri, Oct 16 the slowest trains will take 4 h 6 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 604029:59 PM4h43Zurich HB2:42 AMFrankfurt (Main) HbfS$ 621One-way0 transfers
IC 604029:58 PM4h44Zurich HB2:42 AMFrankfurt (Main) HbfS$ 691One-way0 transfers
IC 604027:05 PM7h49Zurich HB2:54 AMFrankfurt (Main) HbfS$ 741One-way0 transfers
IC 60409 · 46367:58 PM4h50Zurich HB12:48 AMFrankfurt (Main) HbfS$ 1111One-way1 transfer
IC 578 · ICE 25:34 PM4h09Zurich HB9:43 PMFrankfurt (Main) HbfS$ 1111One-way1 transfer
TGV 9210+
ICE 69:34 AM4h06Zurich HB1:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) HbfS$ 2151One-way1 transfer
TGV 9218+
ICE 7211:34 AM4h06Zurich HB3:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) HbfS$ 2151One-way1 transfer
EC 150 · ICE 5742:34 PM4h06Zurich HB6:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) HbfS$ 2511One-way1 transfer
TGV 9226+
ICE 703:34 PM4h06Zurich HB7:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) HbfS$ 2151One-way1 transfer
TGV 9222+
ECE 41:34 PM4h06Zurich HB5:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) HbfS$ 2151One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Zurich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at S$ 100 but you can travel from only S$ 30 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:35, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (304 km) distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 188 miles (304 km) |
Average train duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price S$ 100 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 1:35 AM |
Last train 10:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Zurich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Thursday, October 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 72+ TGV 9218 | Delayed 10:46 AM 11:34 AMZurich HB | 4h06 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 772 · ICE 278 | On time 12:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 772+ ICE 278 | On time 12:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9222+ ECE 4 | On time 1:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h06 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 4+ TGV 9222 | 1:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h06 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 1:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 1:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h10 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 150 · ICE 574 | On time 2:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h06 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 150 | 2:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h10 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 776 · ICE 276 | On time 2:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 776+ ICE 276 | On time 2:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 776+ ICE 276 | On time 2:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h10 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9226+ ICE 70 | On time 3:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h06 | 7:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 70+ TGV 9226 | Delayed 2:46 PM 3:34 PMZurich HB | 4h06 | 7:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 3:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 3:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 3:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h10 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 274 | On time 4:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 9:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 274 | On time 4:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 9:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 780+ ICE 274 | On time 4:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h10 | 9:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 578+ ICE 2 | On time 5:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 578 · ICE 2 | On time 5:34 PM Zurich HB | 4h09 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 782 · ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 5:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 782+ ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 5:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 782+ ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 5:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h10 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 272 | On time 6:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 272 | On time 6:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 272 | On time 6:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h10 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60402 | Delayed 7:05 PM Zurich HB | 7h37 | 12:51 AM 12:51 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60402 | On time 7:05 PM Zurich HB | 7h46 | 2:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60402 | On time 7:05 PM Zurich HB | 7h46 | 2:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60409 · S6 | On time 7:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h45 | 12:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 60409+ DB S6 | On time 7:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h45 | 12:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 60409+ DB S6 | On time 7:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h44 | 12:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 4936 · 3073 · 4826 · ICE 698 | 8:05 PM Zurich HB | 7h14 | 3:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 1056 · 5338 · Bus RB27 · 4700 | On time 9:34 PM Zurich HB | 9h35 | 7:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 1056 · IC 60402+ RE7 | 9:34 PM Zurich HB | 5h08 | 2:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 60402 | Delayed 9:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h44 | 12:51 AM 12:51 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60402 | Delayed 9:58 PM Zurich HB | 4h44 | 12:51 AM 12:51 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60402 | Delayed 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h43 | 12:51 AM 12:51 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60402 | Delayed 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 4h43 | 12:51 AM 12:51 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, October 16 | |||||
IR 2290 · ICE 76 | On time 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 7h32 | 7:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 76+ IR 2290 | Delayed 2:46 AM 12:08 AMZurich HB | 7h32 | 7:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2252 · ECE 8 | On time 5:08 AM Zurich HB | 4h32 | 9:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 8+ IR 2252 | 5:08 AM Zurich HB | 4h32 | 9:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 758 · ICE 202 · ICE 692 | On time 5:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 10:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 758+ ICE 202 · ICE 692 | On time 5:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 10:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9206+ ICE 374 | On time 6:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9206+ ICE 374 | On time 6:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 558 · ICE 74 | On time 7:34 AM Zurich HB | 4h06 | 11:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 558+ ICE 74 | On time 7:34 AM Zurich HB | 4h06 | 11:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 7:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 7:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 794 · ICE 372 | On time 8:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 794+ ICE 372 | On time 8:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9210+ ICE 6 | On time 9:34 AM Zurich HB | 4h06 | 1:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 6+ TGV 9210 | Delayed 8:46 AM 9:34 AMZurich HB | 4h06 | 1:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 9:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 9:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370 | On time 10:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 370 | On time 10:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9218+ ICE 72 | On time 11:34 AM Zurich HB | 4h06 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 770 · ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 11:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 770+ ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 11:58 AM Zurich HB | 4h11 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 770+ ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 11:59 AM Zurich HB | 4h10 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Zurich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Zürich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich HB and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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