The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Munich
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- S$60
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- S$168
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 4 h 30 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 4 h 32 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 42
- Distance
- 242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Munich will cost around S$168 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only S$60.
To travel from Zurich to Munich you need to make at least one change.
IR 3275 · REX 25893 · 17728 · 42304:08 PM 5h29 Zurich HB 9:37 PM Munich Hbf S$60 1 One-way 4 changes
RE 4932 · 3069 · 4248 · ICE 6936:05 PM 5h13 Zurich HB 11:18 PM Munich Hbf S$72 1 One-way 3 changes
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S62+
RE 52385 · 1779510:07 PM 10h23 Zurich HB 8:30 AM Munich Hbf S$87 1 One-way 5 changes
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S62+
IC 2385 · 1779510:07 PM 10h23 Zurich HB 8:30 AM Munich Hbf S$87 1 One-way 5 changes
IC 60402 · ICE 6199:59 PM 8h04 Zurich HB 6:03 AM Munich Hbf S$87 1 One-way 1 change
RE96+
EC 955:35 AM 4h30 Zurich HB 10:05 AM Munich Hbf S$174 1 One-way 1 change
RE96+
EC 19111:32 AM 4h32 Zurich HB 4:04 PM Munich Hbf S$174 1 One-way 1 change
RE96+
EC 999:32 AM 4h33 Zurich HB 2:05 PM Munich Hbf S$174 1 One-way 1 change
RE96+
EC 977:32 AM 4h33 Zurich HB 12:05 PM Munich Hbf S$174 1 One-way 1 change
RE96+
EC 1931:32 PM 4h33 Zurich HB 6:05 PM Munich Hbf S$174 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Munich
Trains from Zurich to Munich run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at S$38 but you can travel from only S$22 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price S$38 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Live departures
Zurich to Munich train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Munich trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 195 | On time 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h44 | 7:16 PM Munich | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 195 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h44 | 7:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 484 · ICE 1069 | On time 3:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h19 | 8:56 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
RE 4928 · 3065 · 32476 · ICE 691 | On time 4:05 PM Zurich HB | 5h10 | 9:15 PM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 3275 · REX 25893 · 17728 · 4230 | On time 4:08 PM Zurich HB | 5h29 | 9:37 PM Munich Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 184 · ICE 1013 | On time 4:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h04 | 9:41 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 184 · ICE 1013+ TGV 9577 | On time 4:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h00 | 9:37 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 197 · 3895 | On time 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 5h28 | 11:00 PM Munich | 1 change | |
RE70+ EC 197 | On time 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 5h28 | 11:00 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
RE 4932 · 3069 · 4248 · ICE 693 | 6:05 PM Zurich HB | 5h21 | 11:26 PM Munich | 4 changes | |
RE 4932 · 3069 · 4248 · ICE 1015 | On time 6:05 PM Zurich HB | 5h37 | 11:42 PM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
S 9+ S62 · S6+ 17787 | On time 6:07 PM Zurich HB | 5h35 | 11:42 PM Munich Hbf | 5 changes | |
IR 3279 · S 3 · REX 25944 · 3295 | 6:08 PM Zurich HB | 5h50 | 11:58 PM Munich Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 182 · 17680 · ICE 615 | On time 6:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h55 | 12:32 AM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 199 · 3897 | On time 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 5h26 | 12:58 AM Munich | 1 change | |
IC 480+ S6+ 17789 · 4236 | On time 7:37 PM Zurich HB | 4h55 | 12:32 AM Munich Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 60402 · ICE 619 | On time 9:59 PM Zurich HB | 8h19 | 6:18 AM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
S 9+ S62+ IC 2385 · 17795 | 10:07 PM Zurich HB | 10h12 | 8:19 AM Munich Hbf | 5 changes | |
S 9+ S62+ IC 2385 · 17795 | 10:07 PM Zurich HB | 9h30 | 7:37 AM Munich | 6 changes | |
S 9+ S62+ RE 52385 · 17795 | 10:07 PM Zurich HB | 9h30 | 7:37 AM Munich | 6 changes | |
IR 3287 · S 3 · S 1 · 3875 | 10:08 PM Zurich HB | 10h50 | 8:58 AM Munich | 3 changes | |
S 9+ S62+ 17751 · 4800 | On time 11:07 PM Zurich HB | 9h23 | 8:30 AM Munich Hbf | 4 changes | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
RE 3547 · Fähre · 87556 · 32474 | On time 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 9h07 | 9:15 AM Munich Hbf | 4 changes | |
S 9 · IC 1184 · ICE 511 | On time 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 10h24 | 10:32 AM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 3293 · S 30 · Fähre · 87556 | On time 12:17 AM Zurich HB | 8h58 | 9:15 AM Munich Hbf | 5 changes | |
S 9+ S62+ IC 2386 · ICE 267 | 5:07 AM Zurich HB | 5h42 | 10:49 AM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
S 9+ S62+ RE 52386 · ICE 267 | 5:07 AM Zurich HB | 5h42 | 10:49 AM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
EC 95 · 3877 | On time 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 5h23 | 10:58 AM Munich | 1 change | |
RE96+ EC 95 | On time 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 4h30 | 10:05 AM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
RE 4908 · 3043 · 4240 · ICE 591 | On time 6:05 AM Zurich HB | 5h10 | 11:15 AM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 284 · ICE 913 | On time 6:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h03 | 11:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 97 · 3879 | On time 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 5h26 | 12:58 PM Munich | 1 change | |
RE96+ EC 97 | On time 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h33 | 12:05 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1180 · RE 52384 · ICE 563 | On time 7:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h12 | 12:49 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1180 · IC 2384 · ICE 563 | On time 7:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h12 | 12:49 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
RE 4912 · 3049 · 3076 · ICE 593 | On time 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 5h10 | 1:15 PM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 282 · ICE 915 | 8:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h03 | 1:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
RE96+ EC 99 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h33 | 2:05 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 380 · ICE 565 | On time 9:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h12 | 2:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
RE 4916 · 3053 · ICE 216 · ICE 595 | On time 10:05 AM Zurich HB | 5h09 | 3:14 PM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 280 · ICE 1255 | On time 10:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h03 | 3:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
RE96+ EC 191 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h32 | 4:04 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 488 · ICE 567 | 11:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h12 | 4:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
RE 4920 · 3057 · 4824 · ICE 597 | On time 12:05 PM Zurich HB | 5h11 | 5:16 PM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 188 · ICE 919 | On time 12:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h03 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
RE96+ EC 193 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 4h33 | 6:05 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 486 · ICE 569 | 1:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h12 | 6:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
RE 4924 · 3061 · 4246 · ICE 599 | On time 2:05 PM Zurich HB | 5h07 | 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
ÖBB | Nightjet
TGV
ÖBB | ICE
EuroNight
Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Zurich and Munich
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FAQs: Zurich to Munich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Munich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Munich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Munich
Most Zurich to Munich trains use the Zürich HB to München Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at München Hackerbrücke. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Munich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Munich leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Stadelhofen from Zurich city centre
Zürich Stadelhofen train station facilities and services
Zürich Stadelhofen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Outback Lodge, Tibits
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.
Getting to Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord from Zurich city centre
Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord train station facilities and services
Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich, Oerlikon Bahnhof Nord.
Which Munich station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to München Hbf from Munich city centre
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf train station facilities and services
München Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
Getting to München Hackerbrücke from Munich city centre
München Hackerbrücke is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hackerbrücke train station facilities and services
München Hackerbrücke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Augustiner Bräustuben, Lenz, Das Bad, Subway
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München Hackerbrücke. ATMs are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hackerbrücke. Information desks are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München Hackerbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Theresienhöhe, Hotel Schweiz, Hotel Uhland, Germania.
Getting to München Ost from Munich city centre
München Ost is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Ost train station facilities and services
München Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Haidhauser Augustiner, Burger King, Tassilogarten, Mitani
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München Ost. ATMs are available at München Ost.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Ost. Information desks are available at München Ost.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Ost.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Munich City, MOMA1890, Mk Hotel, Hotel Pension Christl.
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