Train from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main on 16 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    SüdbahnhofCheapestFastest

    Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:49 CET.

    Compare 3 ways to travel from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main

    We recommend carpooling

    Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    3carpool per day
    4h 10mAverage duration
    190 milesDistance
    13kgCO₂ emissions
    Average price£18 - £77Average duration7h 20m
    7kg CO₂e
    Average price£35 - £254Average duration4h 9m
    7kg CO₂e
    Carpool
    Average price£21 - £37Average duration4h 10m
    13kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main by train

    Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

    1. How much does a train ticket cost from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main?

      The cheapest train tickets from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main start from £35. The average price for this train route is around £65. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

    2. How long is the train journey from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main?

      The average train journey time from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main is 4h 9m, covering a distance of 189 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 53m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

    3. Which train operators serve the Zürich to Frankfurt am Main route?

      Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, TGV Lyria.

    4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main?

      The earliest train from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main departs at 06:37. And the latest train departs at 21:59.

    5. Which is the best train operator from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main?

      According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

    6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main?

      According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

    7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main?

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

    8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Zürich to Frankfurt am Main?

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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