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Frankfurt to Zürich By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Frankfurt, Germany to Zürich, Switzerland by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Frankfurt to Zürich

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Air Freight

55min, 1-2 times a day

48kg CO₂e

Container Ship

10 days 21h, Every 1-2 weeks

289kg CO₂e

Road Freight

3h 34m

4kg CO₂e
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Frankfurt to Zürich by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Zürich by plane will take about 55min and departs from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrives into Zürich Airport (ZRH). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Lufthansa is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Frankfurt Airport to Zürich Airport

Departs from

Departs from

55min
1-2 times a day
286 km
178 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

48kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: LHLufthansa
1-2 times a dayAirbus A319+3 others
Carrier Identifier: LXSwiss
2-4 times a weekEmbraer 190+3 others
Carrier Identifier: SNBrussels Airlines
Every 4-6 weeksAirbus A319+2 others
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Air routes from Frankfurt to Zürich

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Frankfurt to Zürich by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Zürich by ship will take about 10 days 21h and departs from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrives into La Spezia (ITSPE). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Rotterdam to La Spezia

Port of loading

Port of loading

10 days 21h
Every 1-2 weeks
4,441 km
2,760 mi.
1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

289kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCULevante Express → AES
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
Carrier Identifier: MSCUNWC MOR WAF → MAROC
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Vado Ligure

Port of loading

Port of loading

11 days 18h
1-2 times a week
4,120 km
2,560 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

266kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUAE55 → L38
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: MAEUAE55 → L54
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
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Cargo flights

Wilhelmshaven to Vado Ligure

Port of loading

Port of loading

11 days 4h
1-2 times a week
4,483 km
2,785 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

261kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUAE5 → L38
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: MAEUAE5 → L54
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: CMDUEPIC2 →
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
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Ocean routes from Frankfurt to Zürich

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Frankfurt to Zürich by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Frankfurt to Zürich. The total distance is around 409 km and will usually takes around 3h 34m by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Frankfurt to Zürich

3h 34m
N/A
409 km
254 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

4kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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