What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Zurich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich?

The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Zurich is 313 km. The road distance is 368.8 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich without a car is to train via Basel which takes 4h 22m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 420.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich bus from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich train from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 420 and takes 4h 22m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 6h.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich bus arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich train arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich?

Book your Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2h 35m
CHF 81–212
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
5h 16m
CHF 28–92
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
4h 22m
CHF 85–420
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N474 / ...
6h
CHF 30–60
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3h 54m
CHF 134–364
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
5h 20m
CHF 40–420
Bus via Karlsruhe
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
7h 20m
CHF 33–83
Drive 368.8 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurichcar 368.8 km
4h
CHF 60–86

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zurich by train

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Distance: 313 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Frankfurt to Zürich HB via Basel SBB in around 4h 22m.

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