1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£82
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
4 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
4 h 4 m
Trains on 05 Sept
55
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 55 trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 297 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 698 · IC 60408
ICE 698 · IC 60408 · IC 561
IC 60403 · IC 559
IC 60403
ICE 698 · IC 60408 · IC 561
ICE 1011 · ICE 7+
TGV 9219
ICE 915 · ICE 71+
TGV 9211
ICE 915 · ICE 71+
TGV 9211
ICE 1011 · ICE 7+
TGV 9219
ICE 919 · ICE 73+
TGV 9215Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £163.
Distance: 297 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£147 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £163 Average Price | £99 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB:
A coach is £123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB costing on average £147.
A coach is £139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB costing on average £163.
Other travel options to Zurich HB take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Coach takes on average 6h 0m.
Tickets start at around £147 compared to roughly £99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-47.34. The journey takes 3h 56m versus 3h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 519 · ICE 373 | Delayed 13:13 14:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 17:24 17:24Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 519 · ICE 373 | Delayed 13:13 14:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 17:24 17:24Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 109 | Delayed 14:04 15:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 20:00 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 109 | Delayed 14:04 15:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 20:00 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 7+ TGV 9219 | On time 16:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 20:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 7+ TGV 9219 | On time 16:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 20:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 611 · ICE 375 · IC 787 | 16:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 21:00 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 611 · ICE 375+ IC 787 | 16:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 21:00 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 201 · IC 789 | Delayed 15:57 17:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 22:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 201+ IC 789 | Delayed 15:57 17:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 22:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 75+ TGV 9223 | On time 18:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 22:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 75+ TGV 9223 | On time 18:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 22:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 613 · ICE 377 · IC 791 | 18:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 23:00 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 613 · ICE 377+ IC 791 | 18:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 23:00 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 203 · IC 793 | On time 19:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 0:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 203+ IC 793 | On time 19:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 0:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 1015 · ECE 9 · IR 2493 · IC 739 | On time 20:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h18 | 0:40 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 1015+ EC 9+ IR 2493+ IC 739 | On time 20:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h18 | 0:40 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379 · IR 1995 | 20:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h33 | 1:24 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379 · IR 2347 · IC 841 | 20:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h15 | 1:06 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379+ IR 1995 | 20:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h33 | 1:24 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379+ IR 2347+ IC 841 | 20:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h15 | 1:06 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 205 · ICE 77 · IR 2055 | On time 21:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h58 | 5:49 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
IC 60403 · IC 559 | 2:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h20 | 7:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 60403 | 2:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h59 | 8:05 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 559 | 2:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h40 | 7:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 699 · IC 60403 | Delayed 2:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h19 | 6:05 6:05Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 698 · IC 60408 | Delayed 3:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h46 | 6:52 6:52Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 698 · IC 60408 · IC 561 | 3:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h20 | 8:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 698 · IC 60408 · IC 561 | 3:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h17 | 8:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 698 · IC 60408 | Delayed 3:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h43 | 6:52 6:52Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 698 · IC 60408 | Delayed 3:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h43 | 6:52 6:52Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 698 · IC 60408 · IC 561 | 3:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h17 | 8:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 511 · ICE 275 | On time 6:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 11:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 511 · ICE 275 | On time 6:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 11:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 101 · EC 151 | 7:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 12:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 101 · EC 151 | 7:53 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h07 | 12:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 513 · ICE 277 | On time 8:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 13:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 513 · ICE 277 | On time 8:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 13:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 103 · IC 773 | 9:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 14:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 103+ IC 773 | 9:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 14:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 103 · IC 773 | 9:53 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h07 | 14:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71+ TGV 9211 | Delayed 8:23 10:22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 14:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71+ TGV 9211 | Delayed 8:23 10:22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 14:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71+ TGV 9211 | On time 10:23 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h03 | 14:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IC 775 | On time 10:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 15:00 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279+ IC 775 | On time 10:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 15:00 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 105 | Delayed 9:53 11:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 16:00 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 105 | Delayed 9:53 11:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 16:00 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 105 | On time 11:53 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h07 | 16:00 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 903 · IC 1089 | On time 12:01 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h22 | 17:23 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 225+ EC 5+ TGV 9213 | On time 12:21 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h05 | 16:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 225 · ECE 5+ TGV 9213 | On time 12:21 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h05 | 16:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 779 | On time 12:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 17:00 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 517 · IC 1089 | On time 12:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h32 | 17:23 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 107 · IC 781 | Delayed 11:53 13:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h09 | 18:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 107 · IC 781 | On time 13:53 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h07 | 18:00 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 919 · ICE 73+ TGV 9215 | On time 14:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 18:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £141 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 297 km distance in 4h 4m.
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £141 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 20:00 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Zurich HB trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.