Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station

Showing times and prices for Jul 19

Cheapest price

$119

Average price

$136

Fastest journey

4 h 32 m

Average duration

5 h 2 m

Trains per day

Distance

303 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South 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 South station will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Zurich HB for Frankfurt South station on Sat, Jul 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 303 km distance in an average of 5 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 32 m .

On Sat, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 18 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.

04:59PM4h32

Zurich HB

09:31PMFrankfurt South station

$1191One-way

0 transfers

11:59AM5h18

Zurich HB

05:17PMFrankfurt South station

$1261One-way

0 transfers

05:59AM5h13

Zurich HB

11:12AMFrankfurt South station

$1431One-way

0 transfers

07:59AM5h03

Zurich HB

01:02PMFrankfurt South station

$1551One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station

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Trains from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $29 (€23)

Distance

187 miles (302 km)

Average train duration

4h 10m

Cheapest ticket price

$47 (€38)

Trains per day

Fastest train

4h 11m

First train

03:59

Last train

20:08

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $29 (€23)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB | ICE from Zürich Hbf to Frankfurt South station trains

Find the best trains from Zürich Hbf to Frankfurt South station with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB | ICE from $118 (€96). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Train information from Zürich Hbf to Frankfurt South station with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 4 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: $118
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 5 a day

The ÖBB ICE is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, offering fast and comfortable journeys between major cities. The ICE trains are modern and well-equipped, with comfortable seating, air-conditioning, and power sockets. There are three types of ICE trains: ICE T, ICE S, and ICE Sprinter. The ICE T is the fastest, with speeds of up to 230 km/h, while the ICE S and ICE Sprinter offer slightly slower speeds. The ÖBB ICE offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include a restaurant car, free Wi-Fi, and a range of entertainment options. The most popular routes for the ÖBB ICE include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.

FAQs: Trains from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station

FAQs: Travel by train from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station can start from as little as $65 (€52) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station is $109 (€88); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station is 4 h 32 min to travel the 187 mile (302 km) long journey, with around there are 15 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station leaves at 3: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station leaves at 6: 59 AM.

Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Take the Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station train with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to Frankfurt South station from Zurich HB is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 32 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Frankfurt South station from Zurich HB including taking a train, bus or flight.

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