Switzerland to Frankfurt am Main Trains

Switzerland to Frankfurt am Main trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Switzerland and Frankfurt am Main takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Switzerland to Frankfurt am Main. 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 52m
Duration: 421 km
Distance: €136
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Basel

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...

5h 3m

€91–457

Switzerland to Frankfurt am Main train times

Trains run hourly between Switzerland and Frankfurt am Main. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Frankfurt am Main at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

4:06 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

12:55 AM → 7:40 AM
6h 45m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

12:54 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 46m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

12:54 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 46m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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