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Frankfurt am Main, Germany → Zurich, Switzerland

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Three ways to Travel from Frankfurt Am Main to Zurich

Composite routes from Frankfurt Am Main to Zurich

Cheapest
3 h 34 min
Car
410 km.
from $22
Other
3 h 34 min
Rideshare
410 km.
from $15.60

Navigate from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich

Continue onto Stephanstraße
116 m
Continue onto Stiftstraße
137 m
Turn right onto Große Eschenheimer Straße
38 m
Turn right onto Heimplatz
328 m
Turn right onto Schanzengasse
259 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.26–$59.80

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.08–$48.35

Marino Autolinee

Phone:
+39 080 3112335
Email:
Website:
marinobus.it/
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$43.26–$58.52

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$623.41

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$432.57
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.16–$127.23

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Frankfurt to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$101.78

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$39.44

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich is to rideshare which costs $20.65 - $33.70 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $119.57 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Zurich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Zürich HB. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct flight between Frankfurt am Main and Zurich?

Yes, there are direct flights between Frankfurt am Main and Zurich; these take 50 min and cost $108.70 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Zurich is 419 km. The road distance is 411.3 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 21m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Zurich bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Zurich train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich is to train via Basel which takes 4h 21m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $51.09 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $336.96 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Zurich bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Zurich train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Zurich is 411 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.

Can I share a ride from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Frankfurt am Main and Zurich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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