There are 7 ways to get from Munich to Zürich by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 2m
SFr 35 - SFr 50
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 50m
SFr 9 - SFr 21
5 alternative options
Rideshare • 4h 1m
SFr 20
Drive • 3h 3m
SFr 35 - SFr 55
Fly Munich to Zurich • 3h 9m
SFr 78 - SFr 240
Fly Munich to Basel, train • 4h 13m
SFr 126 - SFr 245
Train to Nuremberg, fly to Zurich • 4h 5m
SFr 110 - SFr 349
Munich to Zürich by train
The train journey time between Munich and Zürich is around 4h 3m and covers a distance of around 331 km. The fastest train normally takes 4h 2m. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, the Munich to Zürich train service departs from Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 and arrives in Zuerich Hb. Typically 42 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Munich to Zürich train schedules
Trains departing Saturday, July 31, 2021
Trains departing Sunday, August 1, 2021
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International entry into Switzerland from Germany
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Zürich is 0041 58 463 00 00.
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The social distance requirement in Zürich is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Zürich is to bus which costs €9 - €20 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Munich to Zürich is to drive. Taking this option will cost €35 - €55 and takes 3h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Munich and Zürich is 242 km. The road distance is 315.4 km.
The best way to get from Munich to Zürich without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €30 - €50.
The train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 to Zuerich Hb takes 4h 2m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Munich to Zürich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.
Munich to Zürich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, depart from Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 station.
The best way to get from Munich to Zürich is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €20 and takes 4h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 3h 9m.
- Distance: 241.9 km
- Duration: 4h 2m
What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Zürich, Switzerland?
Deutsche Bahn Eurocity operates a train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost SFr 35 - SFr 50 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost SFr 17 - SFr 21 and the journey takes 4h 50m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 550
Flights from Munich to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 180 - SFr 300
Flights from Munich to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 180 - SFr 300
Flights from Nuremberg to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 280
Flights from Nuremberg to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 220 - SFr 470
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 550
Flights from Munich to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 180 - SFr 300
Flights from Nuremberg to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 280
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 50
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 15 - SFr 22
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 25 - SFr 35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 32 - SFr 38
- 1st Class
- SFr 26 - SFr 31
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 29 - SFr 45
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 75
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 11 - SFr 14
- Website
- Flixtrain
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 17 - SFr 21
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Munich, ZOB to Zürich, Carparkplatz Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 9 - SFr 14
- Website
- RegioJet
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 20
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Munich Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Munich to Zürich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Munich to Zürich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Zürich is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Munich to Zürich.
Lufthansa and Swiss offer flights from Munich Airport to Zurich Airport.
Book your Munich to Zürich bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 287+ hotels available in Zürich. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Munich to Munich Airport is to line 6805 train which takes 36 min and costs €6 - €10.