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

4

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.

Deutsche Bahn
04:59PM4h32
Zurich HB
09:31PMFrankfurt South station
$1191One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
11:59AM5h18
Zurich HB
05:17PMFrankfurt South station
$1261One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
05:59AM5h13
Zurich HB
11:12AMFrankfurt South station
$1431One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
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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GermanyGermany
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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
11
Fastest train
4h 11m
First train
03:59
Last train
20:08
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)

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

FAQs: Trains from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station

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Popular train stations from Zurich HB to Frankfurt South station

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Frankfurt am Main
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
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Distance to city center
1 km
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Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
  • Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
  • Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
Public transit options for Zürich HB
  • Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
The major train station for arrivals in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt (Main) Süd for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Zurich.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Merals Imbiss
  • Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
  • Freigut
  • Holbein's
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel am Berg
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
  • Hotel Ritter
  • Lindner Main Plaza

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