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Frankfurt am Main to Zurich by train
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First train05:50
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Last train18:06
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey3hr 54m
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Distance304 kilometres
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Trains per day13
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Avg. journey time4hr 11m
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Train operators
Travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich by train
Fast trains from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich take around 3 hours and 54 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 304 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Frankfurt am Main and Zurich.
1. Are there direct trains from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich?
Direct trains from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich have been found.
We usually find around 13 direct trains on the route from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 14 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich?
The Frankfurt am Main to Zurich train travel time is normally about 3 hours and 54 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Frankfurt am Main to Zurich train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Zurich is usually scheduled to depart Frankfurt am Main around 05:50 and the last train is around 18:06. This is the same at the weekend.

What's the Frankfurt am Main to Zurich train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich are $59.77.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $59 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $85. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Frankfurt am Main to Zurich train tickets?
Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 6 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich by train.
Which train companies operate between Frankfurt am Main and Zurich?
More than one train company operates on the route from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Eurocity (EC)
- ICE
- InterCity
- Intercity-Express (ICE)
- Intercités
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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