Frankfurt am Main to Zurich Trains

Frankfurt am Main to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Zurich takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt am Main 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 27m
Duration: 419 km
Distance: CHF 131
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Basel

best

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

4h 22m

CHF 86–426

Frankfurt am Main to Zurich train times

Trains run hourly between Frankfurt am Main and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Zurich at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

8:50 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:26 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 5:00 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

8:50 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:26 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 5:00 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

2:45 AM → 7:26 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:26 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

2:45 AM → 7:26 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 2:26 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:26 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

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
10:50 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
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