Frankfurt am Main to Zürich distance
The distance from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Zürich (Switzerland) is 410 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 14 min. The straight-line distance is 304 km (189 miles); Zürich lies to the S of Frankfurt am Main.
Reverse direction: Zürich to Frankfurt am Main distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 304 km | 53 min |
| Car (road) | 410 km | 4 h 14 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Zürich
Zürich is located in Zürich, Switzerland.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 47° 22′ 36.79″ N, 8° 32′ 30.10″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 47.38 |
| Longitude | 8.54 |
| Region | Zürich |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Population | 415,367 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Frankfurt am Main and Zürich is at 48.74° N, 8.61° E.
The nearest town is Oberreichenbach, Landkreis Calw, Baden-Württemberg — about 152 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Zürich?
By car it is 410 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 14 min. The straight-line distance between Frankfurt am Main and Zürich is 304 kilometres (189 miles or 164 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich?
The driving distance is 410 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 14 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Zürich from Frankfurt am Main?
Zürich lies to the S (182°) as seen from Frankfurt am Main.
How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Zürich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 53 minutes.
Distances from Frankfurt am Main
Distances from Zürich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Zürich → Lucerne | 52 km |
| Zürich → Gaienhofen | 66 km |
| Zürich → Konstanz | 71 km |
| Zürich → Basel | 85 km |
| Zürich → Titisee-Neustadt | 88 km |
| Zürich → Hinterzarten | 96 km |
| Zürich → Überlingen | 101 km |
| Zürich → Vaduz | 109 km |
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