How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of zł349 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł349, while a flight costs an average of zł2782.

Distance: 180 miles (291 km)

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zł2782

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zł411

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zł503

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4h 15m

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4h 58m

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9h 38m

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4h 33m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur is a bus with an average price of zł349.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur:

A bus is zł62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur costing on average zł411.

A bus is zł2433 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur costing on average zł2782.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 58m.

Bus takes on average 9h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Winterthur including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 5m faster (4h 28m by train vs 4h 33m by car) and roughly zł92 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł411 vs zł503). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • FlixBus
    9:20 AM12h00
    Frankfurt am Main
    9:20 PMWinterthur
    3631One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    9:20 AM12h00
    Frankfurt am Main
    9:20 PMWinterthur
    3631One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:20 AM12h00
    Frankfurt am Main
    9:20 PMWinterthur
    3631One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur

Travel to Winterthur 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 Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Winterthur including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur is a bus with an average price of zł349.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur:

A bus is zł62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur costing on average zł411.

A bus is zł2433 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur costing on average zł2782.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 58m.

Bus takes on average 9h 38m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur is approximately 180 miles (291 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Winterthur by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Winterthur by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Winterthur by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
  • 12 direct flights per day with Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Winterthur often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Munich, Basel, Lucerne, Bern. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Winterthur and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Winterthur to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy Winterthur's museums, parks, and historic sites, plan to spend 2 to 3 days exploring the city.
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