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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$89 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur costing on average $89 (€71).
A bus is $204 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur costing on average $259 (€207).
Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 AM6h35Frankfurt am Main1:05 PMWinterthur$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:30 AM6h35Frankfurt am Main1:05 PMWinterthur$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:30 AM6h35Frankfurt am Main1:05 PMWinterthur$341One-way0 transfers
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10:10 AM12h10Frankfurt am Main10:20 PMWinterthur$601One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur costing on average $89 (€71).
A bus is $204 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur costing on average $259 (€207).
Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Winterthur as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Winterthur station.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Winterthur, Lagerhausstrasse / Archstrasse.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Winterthur by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Winterthur by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
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