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What is the best way to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Frankfurt am Main Airport from Zurich. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
5h 7m
£31
£32
42
Bus
6h 0m
£22
£27
7
Car
4h 0m
£26
£27
1
Flight
1h 5m
£183
£333
8

What is the cheapest way to reach Frankfurt am Main Airport from Zurich?

You can get to Frankfurt am Main Airport with just £22 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £27
tomorrow
from £323
Friday
from £22
Saturday
from £324
Sunday
from £25
Monday
from £325
Tuesday
from £235

    Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    23:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    10:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    17:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • Cheapest Trains today

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 11m
    0
    15:34
    Zurich
    Central Station
    20:45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 7m
    0
    15:38
    Zurich
    Central Station
    20:45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 28m
    0
    18:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    00:27
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31

    Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    08:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £323
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    13:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £323
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £323

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    18:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    03:35
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    12:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    15:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    23:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    12:00
    Zurich
    16:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £28
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 28m
    0
    18:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    00:27
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 11m
    0
    15:34
    Zurich
    Central Station
    20:45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 7m
    0
    15:38
    Zurich
    Central Station
    20:45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £336
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £336
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    18:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £336

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    08:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £324
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    13:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £324
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £324

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    01:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    09:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    03:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    12:40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    15:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    23:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    13:00
    Zurich
    17:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £26
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    12:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    13:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £183
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £183
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:20
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £332

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    08:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £325
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £325
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £325

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £235
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    13:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £290
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    18:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £383

What are the fastest trips from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

You can get to Frankfurt am Main Airport from Zurich in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Swiss International Air Lines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 5h 7m
tomorrow
from 1h 5m
Friday
from 1h 5m
Saturday
from 1h 5m
Sunday
from 1h 5m
Monday
from 1h 5m
Tuesday
from 1h 5m

    Fastest Trains today

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 7m
    0
    15:38
    Zurich
    Central Station
    20:45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 7m
    0
    09:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    15:06
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 11m
    0
    15:34
    Zurich
    Central Station
    20:45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Fastest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    23:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    10:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    17:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    13:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £323
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £323
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £323

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £336
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £336
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    18:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £336
  • Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    12:00
    Zurich
    16:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £28
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 7m
    0
    15:38
    Zurich
    Central Station
    20:45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 11m
    0
    15:34
    Zurich
    Central Station
    20:45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 28m
    0
    18:59
    Zurich
    Central Station
    00:27
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £31
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    23:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    01:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    09:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    15:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    23:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    13:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £324
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £324
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £324

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    12:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    13:15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £183
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £183
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:20
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £332
  • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    13:00
    Zurich
    17:00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £26
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    23:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    01:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    09:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    8h 10m
    0
    15:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    23:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £325
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    10:05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £325
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    11:20
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    12:25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £325

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 5m
    0
    18:50
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £235
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    1h 5m
    0
    12:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    13:20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £290
  • Lufthansa
    1h 5m
    0
    18:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    19:10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £383
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport

What are the most popular stations in Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport?

In Zurich, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station Sihlquai or Central Polybahn, while in Frankfurt am Main Airport you will be arriving at Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station or Frankfurt am Main Airport, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Frankfurt am Main Airport from Zurich? With 12 connections between 3 Train, Bus, Car and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport, you can pay as low as £22 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Swiss International Air Lines: you will get to Frankfurt am Main Airport in just 1h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport are Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Zollikon or to Kelsterbach, and look at flights from Zurich Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

The most popular companies between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport, are Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport

How can I reach Frankfurt am Main Airport from Zurich?

Every day, there are on average 12 connections between Train, Bus, Car and Flight, with which you can get to Frankfurt am Main Airport from Zurich.

How far is Frankfurt am Main Airport from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport is 296.8 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 50 kgs, and a flight 73 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

You can get to Frankfurt am Main Airport with just £22 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Frankfurt am Main Airport in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Swiss International Air Lines.

More routes to Zurich and to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zurich and to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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