How to travel from Zurich to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Munich 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 2h 14m. 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 €130.

Distance: 242 km

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€88

Average price

€24

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Cheapest

€242

Average price

5h 31m

Average total duration

5h 1m

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30m

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4h 36m

Average total duration

4h 6m

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5h 14m

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2h 14m

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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

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa Cityline

Most popular airline

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from Zurich to Munich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM5h20
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
12:50PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Milan -> Prague)
08:50PM3h50
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
12:40AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH2367
09:25AM0h55
Zurich Airport
10:20AMMunich Airport
8301One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnEC 99
09:32AM3h44
Zurich HB
01:16PMMunich Hbf
891One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 191
11:32AM3h44
Zurich HB
03:16PMMunich Hbf
891One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 380+SBBS6+Deutsche Bahn17769 · 4216
09:37AM5h12
Zurich HB
02:49PMMunich Hbf
1011One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM3h55
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
07:45PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:05AM5h30
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
04:35PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
381One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus4734
04:05AM3h50
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
07:55AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
401One-way
0 transfers
Brussels AirlinesSN2738 · SN2643
07:30AM3h30
Zurich Airport
11:00AMMunich Airport
4311One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9763 · EW9084
03:50PM4h05
Zurich Airport
07:55PMMunich Airport
5301One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS140 · OS187
03:05PM3h25
Zurich Airport
06:30PMMunich Airport
6571One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Munich

Travel to Munich 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 Zurich to Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Munich is a bus with an average price of €16.

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

A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Munich costing on average €37.

A bus is €114 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Munich costing on average €130.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

Train takes on average 3h 30m.

The Zurich to Munich distance is approximately 242 km.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Munich 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 Zurich and Munich 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 Zurich to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, TGV, ÖBB Nightjet, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, SWISS, Eurowings , LAER, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Vueling Airlines, ITA to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, SWISS, LAER, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Salzburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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