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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 1h 52m. 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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€84 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €405 Average price |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Munich by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
(Zürich -> Prague)Fastest
LH5693Other options
EC 99EC 191IC 380 · ICE 565FlixBus
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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.
There are 3 options to travel from Zurich to Munich including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Munich is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €15 compared to other travel options to Munich:
A coach is €110 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €125 from Zurich to Munich.
A coach is €21 less than a train with an average ticket price of €36 from Zurich to Munich.
The fastest way from Zurich to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Munich that take longer:
Coach takes on average 3 h 50 min.
Train takes on average 3 h 31 min.
The Zurich to Munich distance is approximately 241 km.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Munich is:
- 3 coaches per day.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Munich from Zurich as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Zurich to Munich:
- Most travellers board their coach from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Most travellers take a flight from Zurich Airport to Munich Airport.
- Most travellers board their train from Zurich HB and arrive in Munich Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Munich:
- Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Marino Autolinee for coaches to Munich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Zurich to Munich tickets on Omio for €15.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline (2), Eurowings, SWISS, Lufthansa, LAER, Austrian Airlines or Vueling Airlines to go to Munich by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vueling Airlines Zurich to Munich tickets on Omio for €125.
- Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can get you to Munich by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Munich for €36 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Munich with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct coaches per day to Munich with FlixBus.
- You'll find 5 direct flights a day to Munich with Lufthansa Cityline (2), SWISS, Lufthansa or LAER.
- You'll find 4 direct trains a day to Munich with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
Direct services to Munich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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