Frankfurt Central Train Station to Zurich Trains

Frankfurt Central Train Station to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Frankfurt Central Train Station and Zurich takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 24m
Duration: 419 km
Distance: CHF 131
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

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Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...

4h 22m

CHF 86–416

Frankfurt Central Train Station to Zurich train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Frankfurt Central Train Station and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frankfurt Central Train Station is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Zurich at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 2:49 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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