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ITZurich to Frankfurt Train & Bus Tickets
From Zurich (Switzerland) to Frankfurt (Germany) · about 369 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Frankfurt, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €24.47 for travel on 7 Dec 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) | €17.98 for travel on 26 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 7 h 05 min (9 journeys) | about 6 h 40 min (9 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixTrain | FlixBus |
Last checked 30 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Zurich to Frankfurt: what to expect
Zurich and Frankfurt are about 369 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Switzerland to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 369 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Zurich–Frankfurt tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Frankfurt
- Frankfurt's skyscraper skyline earned the city the nickname 'Mainhattan'. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Frankfurt Book Fair is described as the world's largest book fair. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Frankfurt Cathedral's spire was built to Madern Gerthener's plans in 1415 and is 95 metres tall. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Zurich to Frankfurt
How long does the journey from Zurich to Frankfurt take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 7 h 05 min by train and about 6 h 40 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 30 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Frankfurt?
The lowest fare seen recently is €17.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 26 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €24.47. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Zurich to Frankfurt?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €24.47 and the lowest bus fare €17.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Zurich to Frankfurt?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, FlixBus.