How to Travel from
Frankfurt Airport to Glacier Express
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Frankfurt Airport, Germany → Glacier Express, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Frankfurt Airport to Glacier Express
Composite routes from Frankfurt Airport to Glacier Express
Cheapest
4 h 59 min
Car
567 km.
from $31
Fastest
1 h 14 min
Plane
Other
5 h 17 min
Plane
393 km.
from $409.92
9 h 22 min
392 km.
from $189.09
10 h 8 min
Bus, Train
393 km.
from $157.91
Route Navigator Frankfurt Airport - Glacier Express
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Continue onto Airportring
Airportring, 69 м
69 м
Turn right onto Airportring
Airportring, 2 km 354 м
2 km 354 м
Keep left onto Hugo-Eckener-Ring
Hugo-Eckener-Ring, 487 м
487 м
Keep left and drive toward Würzburg, Frankfurt-Süd, Kassel, Frankfurt-West, Basel, Darmstadt
Würzburg, Frankfurt-Süd, Kassel, Frankfurt-West, Basel, Darmstadt, 138 м
138 м
Keep right and take A 5 toward Kassel, Frankfurt-West, Basel, Darmstadt
Kassel, Frankfurt-West, Basel, Darmstadt, A 5, 1 km 560 м
1 km 560 м
Keep right onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Basel, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Darmstadt
Basel, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Darmstadt, A 5, 22 km 700 м
22 km 700 м
Keep right onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Basel, Karlsruhe, Heidelberg
Basel, Karlsruhe, Heidelberg, A 5, 51 km 433 м
51 km 433 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Heidelberg, Mannheim
Heidelberg, Mannheim, A 656, 175 м
175 м
Keep left and take A 656 toward Heidelberg
Heidelberg, A 656, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Karlsruhe, Stuttgart
Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, A 5, 15 km 754 м
15 km 754 м
Keep right and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim, A 6, 246 м
246 м
Keep left and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, A 6, 484 м
484 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Basel, Karlsruhe
Basel, Karlsruhe, A 5, 15 km 214 м
15 km 214 м
Keep right onto A 5 and take B 35 toward Bruchsal, Bretten, Germersheim, Karlsdorf-Neuthard
Bruchsal, Bretten, Germersheim, Karlsdorf-Neuthard, B 35, 265 м
265 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take B 35 toward Bruchsal, Bretten
Bruchsal, Bretten, B 35, 324 м
324 м
Keep right onto B 35 and take B 35 toward Bruchsal, Bretten
Bruchsal, Bretten, B 35, 2 km 686 м
2 km 686 м
Keep right onto B 35 and take B 35 toward Bruchsal, Bretten, Stutensee, Forst
Bruchsal, Bretten, Stutensee, Forst, B 35, 290 м
290 м
Keep right onto B 35 and take B 35 toward Bretten, Bruchsal, Stutensee
Bretten, Bruchsal, Stutensee, B 35, 17 km 347 м
17 km 347 м
Keep right onto B 294 and drive toward A 8, Pforzheim, Neulingen, Bretten-West, Rechbergklinik
A 8, Pforzheim, Neulingen, Bretten-West, Rechbergklinik, 48 м
48 м
Turn slight right onto Melanchthonstraße
Melanchthonstraße, 441 м
441 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Melanchthonstraße
Melanchthonstraße, 309 м
309 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Wilhelmstraße
Wilhelmstraße, 1 km 539 м
1 km 539 м
Continue onto Wilhelmstraße
Wilhelmstraße, 261 м
261 м
Continue onto Pforzheimer Straße
Pforzheimer Straße, 178 м
178 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pforzheimer Straße
Pforzheimer Straße, 7 km 338 м
7 km 338 м
Turn sharp right onto Am Anger
Am Anger, 56 м
56 м
Turn left onto Am Anger
Am Anger, 17 м
17 м
Turn right onto Am Anger
Am Anger, 256 м
256 м
Turn left onto Lindenstraße
Lindenstraße, 342 м
342 м
Turn left onto Birkenstraße
Birkenstraße, 168 м
168 м
Turn right onto Schwalbenstraße
Schwalbenstraße, 224 м
224 м
Turn left onto Fasanenstraße
Fasanenstraße, 171 м
171 м
Turn right onto B 294
6 km 689 м
6 km 689 м
Turn left and take A 8 toward Stuttgart
Stuttgart, A 8, 21 km 175 м
21 km 175 м
Keep right and drive toward Rutesheim, Weissach, Renningen-West
Rutesheim, Weissach, Renningen-West, 190 м
190 м
Turn right onto L 1180
308 м
308 м
Turn left onto Malmsheimer Straße
Malmsheimer Straße, 3 km 906 м
3 km 906 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Perouser Straße
Perouser Straße, 1 km 115 м
1 km 115 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nordrandstraße
Nordrandstraße, 68 м
68 м
Turn slight right onto Nordrandstraße
Nordrandstraße, 1 km 939 м
1 km 939 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nord-Süd-Straße
Nord-Süd-Straße, 381 м
381 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nord-Süd-Straße
Nord-Süd-Straße, 1 km 242 м
1 km 242 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto K 1015
1 km 681 м
1 km 681 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto K 1015
201 м
201 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto K 1015
135 м
135 м
Turn left onto B 295 and drive toward Stuttgart, Leonberg, Renningen-Ost
Stuttgart, Leonberg, Renningen-Ost, 1 km 836 м
1 km 836 м
Keep right and take B 464 toward Reutlingen, Magstadt, Renningen-Süd
Reutlingen, Magstadt, Renningen-Süd, B 464, 163 м
163 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B 464
100 м
100 м
Continue onto B 464
8 km 124 м
8 km 124 м
Keep right and drive toward Böblingen-Hulb, Singen, Stuttgart
Böblingen-Hulb, Singen, Stuttgart, 152 м
152 м
Keep left toward A 81
A 81, 1 km 637 м
1 km 637 м
Keep right and take A 81 toward Singen
Singen, A 81, 121 km 422 м
121 km 422 м
Keep right onto B 33 and take A 98, A 98, A 98, B 33, B 33, B 33 toward Lindau, Friedrichshafen, Stockach, Konstanz, Radolfzell
Lindau, Friedrichshafen, Stockach, Konstanz, Radolfzell, A 98, A 98, A 98, B 33, B 33, B 33, 392 м
392 м
Keep right onto B 33 and take B 33 toward Konstanz, Radolfzell, Singen
Konstanz, Radolfzell, Singen, B 33, 20 km 463 м
20 km 463 м
Continue onto B 33
11 km 560 м
11 km 560 м
Turn left onto Grenzbachstraße
Grenzbachstraße, 1 km 783 м
1 km 783 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Grenzbachstraße
Grenzbachstraße, 112 м
112 м
Turn right onto Emmishofer Straße
Emmishofer Straße, 68 м
68 м
Turn sharp left onto Grenzstrasse
Grenzstrasse, 61 м
61 м
Continue onto Grenzstrasse
Grenzstrasse, 118 м
118 м
Turn left onto Grenzstrasse
Grenzstrasse, 386 м
386 м
Turn right onto Wiesenstrasse
Wiesenstrasse, 156 м
156 м
Turn left onto Freiestrasse
Freiestrasse, 1 km 816 м
1 km 816 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Hafenstrasse
Hafenstrasse, 1 km 625 м
1 km 625 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Seetalstrasse
Seetalstrasse, 1 km 885 м
1 km 885 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Seetalstrasse
Seetalstrasse, 449 м
449 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Romanshornerstrasse
Romanshornerstrasse, 329 м
329 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hauptstrasse
Hauptstrasse, 1 km 508 м
1 km 508 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hauptstrasse
Hauptstrasse, 1 km 833 м
1 km 833 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Seestrasse
Seestrasse, 1 km 4 м
1 km 4 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 13
1 km 565 м
1 km 565 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 13
2 km 366 м
2 km 366 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Landstrasse
Landstrasse, 2 km 427 м
2 km 427 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hauptstrasse
Hauptstrasse, 3 km 571 м
3 km 571 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Uttwilerstrasse
Uttwilerstrasse, 2 km 91 м
2 km 91 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Romanshornerstrasse
Romanshornerstrasse, 3 km 151 м
3 km 151 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Arbonerstrasse
Arbonerstrasse, 1 km 778 м
1 km 778 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Arbonerstrasse
Arbonerstrasse, 2 km 162 м
2 km 162 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Romanshornerstrasse
Romanshornerstrasse, 416 м
416 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Buch
Buch, 1 km 466 м
1 km 466 м
Keep right and drive toward Sankt Margrethen, Sankt Gallen, Rorschach
Sankt Margrethen, Sankt Gallen, Rorschach, 8 km 242 м
8 km 242 м
Keep left onto A23 and drive toward St. Margrethen
St. Margrethen, 92 km 294 м
92 km 294 м
Keep right onto A13 and drive toward Chur-Nord, Zentrum, Arosa
Chur-Nord, Zentrum, Arosa, 1 km 887 м
1 km 887 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Masanserstrasse
Masanserstrasse, 498 м
498 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Masanserstrasse
Masanserstrasse, 2 km 695 м
2 km 695 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Masanserstrasse
Masanserstrasse, 127 м
127 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Grabenstrasse
Grabenstrasse, 1 km 585 м
1 km 585 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Malixerstrasse
Malixerstrasse, 38 м
38 м
Turn left onto Malixerstrasse
Malixerstrasse, 366 м
366 м
Turn left onto Malixerstrasse
Malixerstrasse, 27 km 52 м
27 km 52 м
Turn left onto Stradung and drive toward St. Moritz, Julierpass, Albulapass, Davos
Stradung, St. Moritz, Julierpass, Albulapass, Davos, 1 km 741 м
1 km 741 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Albulastrasse
Albulastrasse, 17 km 618 м
17 km 618 м
Turn left onto Veja Alvra
Veja Alvra, 5 km 517 м
5 km 517 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$58.52
Airlines
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Air Dolomiti
Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$432.57
Condor Flugdienst
Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$34.35
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
ÖBB EuroCity
Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34
Südostbahn
Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
info@sob.ch
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Zürich HB to Chur
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Chur
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.89–$95.42
Train from Basel SBB to Chur
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$82.70–$152.67
SBB GmbH
Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Chur
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$25.45
Rhätische Bahn
Phone:
+41 81 288 65 65
Website:
rhb.ch/en/home
Train from Chur to Preda
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.98–$49.62
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express?
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express is to drive which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 5h 1m.
What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express?
The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .
Is there a direct train between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Glacier Express?
No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Preda via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
How far is it from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express?
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Glacier Express is 482 km. The road distance is 560.2 km.
How do I travel from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express without a car?
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express?
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express train from?
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.
Where does the Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express train arrive?
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Can I drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express?
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express is 560 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Glacier Express.
Where can I stay near Glacier Express?
There are 2271+ hotels available in Glacier Express. Prices start at $143.41 per night.
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