How far is Frankfurt am Main from Zürich?

Frankfurt am Main and Zürich are 307 km (190 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich?

Buses departing from Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt am Main will take you to Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Zürich from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Zürich on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 55m	1:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest
	9:20pm	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 35m	3:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:36pm	Südbahnhof	7h 54m	3:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
	5:40pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 15m	1:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
	8:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	7h 25m	3:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Zürich on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 20m	5:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 55m	1:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
	12:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 15m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:36pm	Südbahnhof	7h 54m	3:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
	1:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	5h 55m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Zürich on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 20m	5:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 55m	1:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
	7:30am	Frankfurt Main Train Station	7h 10m	2:40pm	Sihlquai	No tags
	12:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 15m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:37pm	Südbahnhof	7h 38m	11:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Zürich on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	7h	9:50am	Airport (ZLC)	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 55m	1:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
	12:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 15m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:37pm	Südbahnhof	7h 38m	11:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
	2:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	7h 20m	10:10am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Zürich on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:00am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 20m	5:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	5h 55m	1:55am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
	7:30am	Frankfurt Main Train Station	7h 10m	2:40pm	Sihlquai	No tags
	12:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 15m	7:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:37pm	Südbahnhof	7h 38m	11:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

306 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $174	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$55 - $341	Average Duration4h 33m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$32 - $65	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Zürich?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich by bus

How far is Frankfurt am Main from Zürich?
Frankfurt am Main and Zürich are 307 km (190 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich?
Buses departing from Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt am Main will take you to Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$62

11-23

$45

Today

$41

11-25

$40

11-26

$33

11-27

$39

11-28

$39

11-29

$39

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $135 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-26.

What's the cheapest way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time7h 10m	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time4h 33m	Avg Price$109	Daily Departures41
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time4h 20m	Avg Price$54	Daily Departures2