Bus Tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich

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TodayJul 28
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TomorrowJul 29
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WedJul 30
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ThuJul 31
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FriAug 1
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SatAug 2
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SunAug 3
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MonAug 4
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Next departures to Zürich

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Zürich
    Destination location: Airport (ZLC)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Zürich
    Destination location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Zürich
    Destination location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Südbahnhof
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Zürich
    Destination location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Zürich
    Destination location: Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich.

Bus
Average Price$12 - $115Average Duration7h 20m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$39 - $240Average Duration4h 27m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$26 - $48Average Duration4h 20m
13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
4h 20mAverage Duration
$26Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Zürich: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$36
Average bus trip duration7h 20m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance180 miles (289 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Frankfurt am Main to Zürich Bus

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

Best price found
07/26
$44
07/27
$77
Today
$45
07/29
$39
07/30
$20
07/31
$20
08/01
$44
08/02
$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $20

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 $20 to $89 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 $20 which is on 2025-07-31.

Usually Flixbus (DE) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Frankfurt am Main by bus?

Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich

You can also go to Zürich by train

Train from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich

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