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Duration 4h 10m
Distance 371.5 km
Average price €100
Frequency Daily

Trip overview

The train between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main takes 4h 10m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich 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.

Train

  1. Zuerich Hb
  2. Frankfurt am Main
4h 10m
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€90 - €140

Zurich to Frankfurt am Main train times

Trains run once daily between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main. The service departs Zurich at 14:34 in the afternoon, which arrives into Frankfurt am Main at 18:44. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

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The distance between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main is 419 km. The road distance is 371.5 km.

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Zurich to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

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Zurich to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

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What companies run services between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €90 - €140 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
Train operators
Trenitalia EuroCity
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€90 - €140

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.

Contact Details
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Email
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€90 - €140
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€100 - €140
2nd Class
€90 - €120
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€28 - €32

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 311 682904
Website
bahn.de
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€28 - €32
Website
https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€55 - €65
Website
https://int.bahn.de/en

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