How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €39.

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

A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich costing on average €89.

A bus is €232 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich costing on average €271.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 32m.

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich is approximately 190 miles (306 km).

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich is:

• Around 31 flights per day.
• Around 18 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 Zurich:

• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
• Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Zurich by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Zurich by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Air Serbia, Lufthansa Cityline, Qatar Airways, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet to go to Zurich by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee.
• 13 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet.

Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.