How to get from Zurich to Frankfurt
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 4h 31m, from €28.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 31m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 699 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
Zurich to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich → Baselbus
FlixBus·1h - 2Basel → FrankfurtbusFlixBus·3h 11m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Zurich to Frankfurt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich to Basel, about 1h. Transfer in Basel and continue by FlixBus bus on to Frankfurt (3h 11m). In total it's roughly €28 over 4h 31m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Frankfurt
DepartureZurich
Change hereBaselWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Zurich to Frankfurt
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Zurich to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Frankfurt?+−
The most useful route takes about 4h 31m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Frankfurt from Zurich?+−
About 699 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Frankfurt cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €28. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Frankfurt?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Zurich to Frankfurt without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 31m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Frankfurt?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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