How to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

International travel from Zurich, Switzerland to Frankfurt am Main, Germany is: Partially open.

Can I enter Germany if coming from Switzerland?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Frankfurt am Main if traveling from Zurich?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What measures do I need to follow in Frankfurt am Main, Germany due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 10/19/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Frankfurt am Main from Zurich.

Return travel to Zurich, Switzerland from Germany is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Switzerland from Germany?

Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Switzerland from Germany?

Requirements for reentering Switzerland:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Switzerland?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Switzerland to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Zurich, Switzerland was last verified on 10/15/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Zurich from Frankfurt am Main.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

Taking a train is about $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $24 (€20) for this journey.

A train is generally $482 (€393) less than a flight for the same trip. Taking a flight costs on average $505 (€412) from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.

The fastest way from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.

There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 7 h.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 3 h 53 min   of travel time.

The Zurich to Frankfurt am Main distance is around 189 miles (305 km).

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

• 12 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Hbf.
• Most travelers who buy a plane ticket from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main depart from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
• Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main depart from Zürich HB to Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main:

• You can travel between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main by bus with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $24 (€20) with Flixbus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.
• You can take a flight from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main with tab. Cheap tickets can be found for $505 (€412) with tab from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.
• You can travel between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $23 (€19) with Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main.

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

• You can book a direct flight with Lufthansa Cityline or Swiss.

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.

Before traveling from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this route is costing $24 (€20) one way on average.
• A plane ticket for this journey is costing $505 (€412) one way on average.
• A train ticket for this trip is costing $23 (€19) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Zurich to Frankfurt am Main tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.