Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport train
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Fastest train times from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Fastest Journey
3 h 52 m
Average
4 h 54 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
298 km
Of the 57 trains that leave Zurich for Frankfurt am Main Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport
 | Distance | 185 miles (298 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 7 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $38 (€34) |
 | Train frequency | 5 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | Nightjet or ÖBB Intercity |
Trains from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport cover the 185 miles (298 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 7 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | Nightjet or ÖBB Intercity. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $38 (€34), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $29 (€26).
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains
You can travel by train from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $29 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport train.
Train information from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 4 h 26 min
- Average Price: $29
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Frankfurt am Main Airport, Germany by train is: Fully open.
What is the status of international entry into Germany from Switzerland?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Germany from Zurich?
Conditions of entry:
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
What are the safety rules to follow in Frankfurt am Main Airport, Germany?
When traveling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 6/24/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Frankfurt am Main Airport from Zurich before traveling.
The restriction level for your return train to Zurich, Switzerland from Frankfurt am Main Airport is: Fully open.
Is my return train into Zurich from Frankfurt am Main Airport restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Conditions of reentry:
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
What are the safety rules to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask required: Regional advice
Last checked on 6/17/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Zurich from Frankfurt am Main Airport closer to your date of departure here here.
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