Bus Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA): Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

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$30

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$30

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Wednesday

$26

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 0m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 11:30:00 PM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	6h 20m	7:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	1:20 PM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 AM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	8h 25m	3:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	11:25 PM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 3:00:00 PM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	7h 50m	11:30 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	7:20 PM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 11:30:00 AM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	7h 25m	1:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:10 AM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/5/2025 1:45:00 AM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	7:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	1:20 PM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 AM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	7h 25m	1:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:10 AM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/6/2025 1:45:00 AM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	8h 30m	1:50 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	10:20 AM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/6/2025 1:50:00 AM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	8h 25m	3:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	11:25 PM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	6h 0m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 PM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	7:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	1:20 PM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 0m	11:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:30 AM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 PM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	7h 25m	1:45 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:10 AM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 1:45:00 AM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 55m	10:00 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:55 PM	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Frankfurt am Main Airport	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 AM to Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport is $26 on 12/10/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus	$26
Fastest Bus	6h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	184.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Zurich for Frankfurt am Main Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$30

Saturday 12/06

$30

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$26

Thursday 12/11

$27

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $26, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport, with $26. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport.

Central Bus Station Sihlquai

Ausstellungsstrasse 5

Goldauerstrasse

Kinkelstrasse

Central Polybahn

Rathaus

Frankfurt am Main Airport

Terminals

Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport? Compare all modes of transports from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport? Or which bus companies serve the route Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport bus

How much does a Zurich Frankfurt am Main Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 6h 20m to reach Frankfurt am Main Airport. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $56. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

On average, how many connections are available from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport each day?

Every day, the Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport take?

The fastest shuttle from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

The earliest bus arriving in Frankfurt am Main Airport from Zurich starts at 1:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Zurich for Frankfurt am Main Airport starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Zurich Frankfurt am Main Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Zurich Frankfurt am Main Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zurich Frankfurt am Main Airport bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Zurich to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Zurich and to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Zurich and to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!