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

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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
    11:05 AM5h30
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    4:35 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Zürich -> Prague)
    8:50 PM3h50
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    12:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SwissLX1110
    7:15 PM0h55
    Zurich Airport
    8:10 PMMunich Airport
    9581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 193
    1:32 PM3h44
    Zurich HB
    5:16 PMMunich Hbf
    1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 191
    11:32 AM3h44
    Zurich HB
    3:16 PMMunich Hbf
    1211One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 99
    9:32 AM3h44
    Zurich HB
    1:16 PMMunich Hbf
    1401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 PM3h55
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    7:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM5h20
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    12:50 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    441One-way
    0 transfers
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7763+EurowingsEW7174
    4:00 PM4h05
    Zurich Airport
    8:05 PMMunich Airport
    1711One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9761 · EW9084
    8:40 AM5h00
    Zurich Airport
    1:40 PMMunich Airport
    2101One-way
    1 transfer
  • Vueling AirlinesVY6249 · VY1812
    9:10 PM12h30
    Zurich Airport
    9:40 AMMunich Airport
    4341One-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, Union Ivkoni International, 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, Helvetic Airways, 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, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, 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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