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What is the best way to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses, Flights and Carpool for the journey to Frankfurt am Main from Zurich. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
3h 53m
$32
$37
108
Bus
6h 10m
$21
$31
7
Flight
1h 5m
$234
$425
8

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

You can get to Frankfurt am Main with just $21 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from $29
tomorrow
from $28
Friday
from $28
Saturday
from $21
Sunday
from $25
Monday
from $24
Tuesday
from $27

    Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:45 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:50 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Cheapest Trains today

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 48m
    0
    7:04 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    12:52 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $38
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 34m
    0
    3:34 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    8:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 30m
    0
    3:38 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    8:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:50 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:45 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    10:08 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    7:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    12:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    9:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    2:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 10m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    8:10 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from $413
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:20 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from $413
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:05 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $413

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:45 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    2:00 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    11h 4m
    0
    9:04 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    8:08 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 48m
    0
    7:04 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    12:52 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $46
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 34m
    0
    3:34 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    8:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $72
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:55 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $429
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:20 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $429
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:10 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $429

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:20 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:45 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    10:08 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 14m
    0
    6:38 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    11:52 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 14m
    0
    10:38 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    3:52 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 10m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    8:10 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $414
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:20 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $414
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:05 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $414

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    2:00 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    12:20 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 3m
    0
    7:05 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    12:08 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $38
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 53m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    9:52 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    6:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    11:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:15 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $234
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:55 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $234
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:25 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $424

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:45 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:50 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 19m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    10:18 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 19m
    0
    7:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    12:18 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 44m
    0
    3:34 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    8:18 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 10m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    8:10 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $415
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:55 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $415
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:05 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $415

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:50 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:45 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    6:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    11:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 15m
    0
    6:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    12:14 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 3m
    0
    7:05 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    12:08 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $38
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:55 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $300
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:20 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from $371
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:10 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $489

What are the fastest trips from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

You can get to Frankfurt am Main from Zurich in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Swiss International Air Lines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 4h 9m
tomorrow
from 1h 5m
Friday
from 1h 5m
Saturday
from 1h 5m
Sunday
from 1h 5m
Monday
from 1h 5m
Tuesday
from 1h 5m

    Fastest Trains today

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    9:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    2:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 30m
    0
    3:38 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    8:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 34m
    0
    3:34 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    8:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40
  • Fastest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:50 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:45 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:20 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from $413
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:05 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $413
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:20 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $413
  • Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    10:08 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    7:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    12:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    9:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    2:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:50 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:50 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:55 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $429
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:20 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $429
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:10 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $429
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 34m
    0
    3:34 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    8:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $72
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 48m
    0
    7:04 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    12:52 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $46
  • Deutsche Bahn
    11h 4m
    0
    9:04 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    8:08 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $43
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:50 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:45 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:20 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $414
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:05 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $414
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:20 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $414
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    10:08 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    1:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    6:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 34m
    0
    11:34 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    4:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:45 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:20 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:15 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $234
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:55 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $234
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:25 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $424
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 53m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    9:52 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    6:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    11:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $42
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 3m
    0
    7:05 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    12:08 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $38
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:50 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:50 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:55 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $415
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:05 AM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $415
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:25 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $415
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 53m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    9:52 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 19m
    0
    5:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    10:18 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 19m
    0
    7:59 AM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    12:18 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    South Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $32
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:50 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:45 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:55 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from $300
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    1:20 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from $371
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    7:10 PM
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $489
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 9m
    0
    6:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    11:08 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $36
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 38m
    0
    6:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    11:37 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    West Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $40
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 3m
    0
    7:05 PM
    Zurich
    Central Station
    12:08 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $38
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    6h 10m
    0
    1:50 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:00 AM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:50 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:45 PM
    Frankfurt am Main
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

What are the most popular stations in Zurich and Frankfurt am Main?

In Zurich, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station Sihlquai or Central Polybahn, while in Frankfurt am Main you will be arriving at Central Station, Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop or Central Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Frankfurt am Main from Zurich? With 13 connections between 3 Train, Bus, Flight and Car operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main, you can pay as low as $21 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Swiss International Air Lines: you will get to Frankfurt am Main in just 1h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zurich and Frankfurt am Main are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Lufthansa, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Zurich and Frankfurt am Main is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Zollikon or to Neu-Isenburg, and look at flights from Zurich Airport, and landing at Frankfurt am Main Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

The most popular companies between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Lufthansa. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main

How can I reach Frankfurt am Main from Zurich?

Every day, there are on average 13 connections between Train, Bus, Flight and Car, with which you can get to Frankfurt am Main from Zurich.

How far is Frankfurt am Main from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main is 189.6 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 11 kgs, a car 52 kgs, and a flight 75 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main?

You can get to Frankfurt am Main with just $21 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Frankfurt am Main in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Swiss International Air Lines.

More routes to Zurich and to Frankfurt am Main

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zurich and to Frankfurt am Main. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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