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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 prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €133.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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€94 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €305 Average price |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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 | |
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| €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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Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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.
You can get from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Frankfurt am Main from Zurich is by taking a bus, which costs on average $25 (€23).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main:
Taking a bus costs $176 (€158) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $201 (€181) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $33 (€30).
The quickest way to travel to Frankfurt am Main from Zurich is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Frankfurt am Main by bus takes 7 h on average.
Train takes on average 3 h 53 min.
Frankfurt am Main is approximately 189 miles (305 km) away from Zurich.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 22 flights a day.
- 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main:
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Flights most often depart from Zurich at Zurich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main most often leave from Zurich HB and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Flughafen.
The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main:
- FlixBus or Marino Autolinee can take you to Frankfurt am Main by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main for $25 (€23).
- Travel with Lufthansa, SWISS, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Serbia, LAER or Austrian Airlines to go to Frankfurt am Main by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Air Serbia Zurich to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $265 (€239).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB or Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Frankfurt am Main by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Zurich to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus.
- You'll find 8 direct flights a day to Frankfurt am Main with Lufthansa or SWISS.
- You can find 4 direct trains per day to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE or Trenitalia EuroCity.
Direct services to Frankfurt am Main tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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