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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Frankfurt Messe Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Frankfurt Messe Station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Frankfurt via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Frankfurt Messe Station?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Frankfurt via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station?

The distance between Zurich and Frankfurt Messe Station is 415 km. The road distance is 371.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €140 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station, including transfers.

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

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

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

Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €140 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station train arrive?

Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station is 372 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt Messe Station?

There are 1569+ hotels available in Frankfurt Messe Station.

Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Frankfurttrain Ice / ...
4h 17m
€148–436
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Suednighttrain Nj
5h 30m
€31–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N474 / ...
6h 32m
€35–60
Drive 371.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Stationcar 371.8 km
3h 56m
€65–93
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 56m
€92–444
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3h 42m
€87–215
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 2m
€137–389
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 30m
€139–433

Zurich to Frankfurt Messe Station by train

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Distance: 414.7 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Frankfurt once daily. Tickets cost €140–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m. 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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