What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station is to bus via Karlsruhe which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Frankfurt Central Train Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Frankfurt central train station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Frankfurt Central Train Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station?

The distance between Zurich and Frankfurt Central Train Station is 419 km. The road distance is 370.1 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €90 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station?

The train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 4h 12m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station bus from?

Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station train from?

Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station?

The best way to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €90 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station bus arrive?

Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station is 370 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station?

Book your Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt Central Train Station?

There are 1569+ hotels available in Frankfurt Central Train Station.

Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
4h 17m
€90–450
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 3m
€29–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N474 / ...
6h 15m
€35–60
Drive 370.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Stationcar 370.1 km
3h 58m
€64–93
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
4h 49m
€91–453
Bus via Karlsruhe
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
6h 32m
€33–59
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3h 41m
€86–213
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
5h 1m
€136–388
Fly Zurich Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
4h 23m
€138–431

Zurich to Frankfurt Central Train Station by train and foot

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Distance: 419.4 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Frankfurt Central Train Station, Germany?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Frankfurt central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 15m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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