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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. 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 $44, while a flight costs an average of $685.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$119 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $685 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg 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 Zurich to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $76 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $119 (€100).
A bus is $641 (€537) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $685 (€574).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 24m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
The journey is about 4m faster (4h 4m by train vs 4h 8m by car) and roughly $16 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($119 (€100) vs $135 (€113)). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:25 PM6h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)12:15 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:25 PM6h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)12:15 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
DE431811:20 AM1h00Zurich Airport12:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RE 4936 · 3073 · 4826 · ICE 6988:05 PM6h47Zurich HB2:52 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$571One-way3 transfers
- RE 4936 · 3073 · 4826 · ICE 6988:05 PM7h14Zurich HB3:19 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$571One-way3 transfers
- IC 604027:05 PM8h18Zurich HB3:23 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$571One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM8h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:00 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM7h40Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)1:05 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM8h55Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:20 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$451One-way1 transfer
- DE43128:00 AM1h00Zurich Airport9:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2511One-way0 transfers
- DE43104:45 PM1h00Zurich Airport5:45 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3261One-way0 transfers
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AZ73148:55 AM3h45Zurich Airport12:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$4891One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Zurich to Frankfurt
Traveling from Frankfurt to Prague is possible by bus, train, and plane with journey times between 3½ to 10 hours. Flying is usually the quickest method of traveling from Zurich to Frankfurt, while taking the bus is by far the cheapest way to make the journey. Important departure points in Zurich include Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai, Hauptbahnhof, and Zurich airport.
Zurich to Frankfurt Travel Comparison
Average Price | Travel Time | Cheapest Time to Book | |
|---|---|---|---|
| €27 | 6:00 h | 2 Months Ahead |
| €87 | 4:00 h | 2 Months Ahead |
| €354 | 0:55 h | 2 Months Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt?
Cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt with next-day bus tickets starting from €20. Zurich to Frankfurt buses depart from Zürich Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai and take at least 6 hours to arrive at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof. There are over 20 buses traveling from Zurich to Frankfurt every day. Bus companies that travel from Frankfurt to Prague include Flixbus and Agat.
Fastest way to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt
The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt is by taking a flight. Flights traveling from Zurich to Frankfurt usually require only an hour of flight time; however, when transport to and from Frankfurt and Zurich's airports is taken into consideration, the journey will take approximately 3:25 h. Flights traveling from Zurich to Frankfurt depart from Zürich Airport and land at Frankfurt Airport. Airlines traveling directly from Zurich to Frankfurt include Lufthansa, Swiss, and LAER.
Most popular way to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt. Considering that traveling from Zurich to Frankfurt by train is cheaper than taking a flight and faster than taking the bus, it is unsurprising that most people choose to travel by train. However, taking a flight is also a popular option for travelers who want to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt quickly. All Zurich to Frankfurt trains are operated by Deutsche Bahn and take approximately 4 hours to arrive in Frankfurt. Some trains are direct, while many others require a transfer in Basel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $76 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $119 (€100).
A bus is $641 (€537) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $685 (€574).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 24m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Air Serbia, Cityjet, Austrian Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, CitizenPlane, TAP Portugal to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, TGV, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, ÖBB, SBB to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
- 13 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Cityjet, CitizenPlane.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight.
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