How to travel from Munich to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €146.

Distance: 242 km

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€90

Average price

€30

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Cheapest

€333

Average price

5h 10m

Average total duration

4h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 45m

Average total duration

4h 15m

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30m

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4h 40m

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1h 40m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Swiss

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from Munich to Zurich

How to get from Munich to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Munich to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Union Ivkoni
    5:30 AM4h00
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    9:30 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Union Ivkoni
    5:30 AM4h00
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    9:30 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SwissLX1111
    8:55 PM0h55
    Munich Airport
    9:50 PMZurich Airport
    4751One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 618 · IC 60408
    12:01 AM9h04
    Munich Hbf
    9:05 AMZurich HB
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnECE 196
    8:48 AM3h40
    Munich Hbf
    12:28 PMZurich HB
    581One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnECE 198
    6:48 AM3h40
    Munich Hbf
    10:28 AMZurich HB
    621One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Milan)
    4:45 AM3h50
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    8:35 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 PM5h25
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:35 AM3h55
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    291One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY1817 · VY6246
    9:05 PM11h40
    Munich Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    3231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1101
    9:00 AM1h00
    Munich Airport
    10:00 AMZurich Airport
    4751One-way
    0 transfers
  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1105
    3:10 PM1h00
    Munich Airport
    4:10 PMZurich Airport
    4751One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €30.

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Zurich:

A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Zurich costing on average €90.

A bus is €303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Zurich costing on average €333.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

Train takes on average 4h 40m.

The Munich to Zurich distance is approximately 242 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Zurich is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, TGV, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, Arverio Bayern GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Alsa, Infobus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Alsa, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Vienna, Lucerne, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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