Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) train

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Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

Showing times and prices for Oct 10

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn
IC 764
08:59AM5h14
Zurich HB
02:13PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
$711One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
IC 764
08:59AM4h59
Zurich HB
01:58PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
$841One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
IC 282
08:34AM5h31
Zurich HB
02:05PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$1121One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
IC 282
08:34AM5h24
Zurich HB
01:58PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
$1121One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 76
07:59AM4h49
Zurich HB
12:48PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$1311One-way
1 transfer

Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 10
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 76
07:59AM Zurich HB4h44 12:43PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 76
07:59AM Zurich HB4h49 12:48PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
IC 282
08:34AM Zurich HB5h31 02:05PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
IC 282
08:34AM Zurich HB5h24 01:58PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen2 transfers
ÖBB | ICE
IC 764
08:59AM Zurich HB4h59 01:58PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen3 transfers
ÖBB | ICE
IC 764
08:59AM Zurich HB5h14 02:13PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
IC 764
08:59AM Zurich HB4h59 01:58PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
IC 764
08:59AM Zurich HB5h14 02:13PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen2 transfers
ÖBB | ICE
ICE 74
09:59AM Zurich HB4h44 02:43PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 74
09:59AM Zurich HB4h49 02:48PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
ÖBB | ICE
IC 770
11:59AM Zurich HB4h28 04:27PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

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Fastest Journey

4 h 28 m

Average

4 h 59 m

Trains per day

11

Distance

298 km

It's difficult to get from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) without transferring at least once.

Fastest
ÖBB | ICE
IC 770
11:59AM4h28
Zurich HB
04:27PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$1671One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 76
07:59AM4h44
Zurich HB
12:43PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
$1411One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | ICE
ICE 74
09:59AM4h44
Zurich HB
02:43PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
$1671One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 76
07:59AM4h49
Zurich HB
12:48PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$1311One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 74
09:59AM4h49
Zurich HB
02:48PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$1311One-way
1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

distanceDistance185 miles (298 km)
durationAverage train duration3 h 52 min
priceAverage train ticket price$103 (€88)
frequencyTrain frequency7 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 5 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesDeutsche Bahn or ÖBB | ICE

Trains from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) cover the 185 miles (298 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 52 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | ICE. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $35 (€30), but the average price of train tickets is $103 (€88).

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB | ICE from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB | ICE train tickets to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) from Zurich from $23 (€20) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

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, which you can also use for your train to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) from Zurich. 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. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 52 min
  • Cheapest Price: $23
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

FAQs: Travel by train from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) 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 to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) can start from as little as $35 (€30) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is $103 (€88); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) train travel time is 3 h 52 min   for the 185 mile (298 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) leaves at 5: 59 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) leaves at 7: 59 PM.
Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). Take the fast train with ÖBB | ICE from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA).
For the journey from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | ICE. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) from Zurich on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 59 PM.
A trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) from Zurich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 52 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is November.
You have options as you can travel from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

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