Bus Tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich

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Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Zürich on August 22
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Frankfurt Hbf
Sihlquai - LimmatstraßeCheapest
Flixbus
Frankfurt Hbf
Sihlquai - LimmatstraßeFastest
Flixbus
Frankfurt Hbf
Sihlquai - LimmatstraßeNo tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Südbahnhof
Sihlquai - LimmatstraßeNo tags
Flixbus
Frankfurt Hbf
Sihlquai - LimmatstraßeNo tags

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

Bus
Average Price$16 - $118Average Duration7h 10m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$38 - $231Average Duration4h 29m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$27 - $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 $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
4h 20mAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Zürich: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$34
Average bus trip duration7h 10m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance185 miles (297 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
08/19
$36
08/20
$36
Today
$37
08/22
$39
08/23
$28
08/24
$24
08/25
$29
08/26
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich was searched and found on Aug 24, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $103 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 $24 which is on 2025-08-24.

Usually FlixBus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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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 Zürich to Frankfurt am Main

You can also go to Zürich by train

Train from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich

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