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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$150
Average price
$198
Fastest journey
6 h 58 m
Average duration
6 h 58 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
515 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Münster to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Münster to Zurich will cost around $198 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $150.
Of the 39 trains that leave Münster for Zurich on Sat, Jun 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 515 km distance in an average of 6 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 58 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 6 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 109 · IC 1946 · ICE 201 · IC 789
ICE 611 · ICE 927 · ICE 75 · RE 2089
20211 · ICE 109 · IC 1946 · ICE 201
14721 · ICE 611 · ICE 927 · ICE 75
14719 · ICE 109 · IC 1946 · ICE 201
ICE 105
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 779
ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IC 775
ICE 519 · ICE 373
ICE 107 · IC 781Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $156.
Distance: 320 miles (515 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$153 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $487 Average price | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Zurich:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Zurich costing on average $153 (€125).
A bus is $411 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Zurich costing on average $487 (€397).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
Tickets start at around $153 (€125) compared to roughly $197 (€160) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44 (€36). The journey takes 7h 19m versus 7h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Münster to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 515 · IC 187 | On time 8:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 7h21 | 3:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IC 775 | On time 8:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 6h58 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 2007 · IC 2013 · ICE 1651 · ICE 107 | On time 8:30 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 9h30 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
20203 · ICE 105 | On time 8:39 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 7h21 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
14711 · ICE 105 | On time 8:43 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 7h17 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 | On time 9:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 6h58 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
20205 · ICE 517 · IC 1089 | On time 9:39 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 7h44 | 5:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
20205 · ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 779 | 9:39 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 7h21 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
14713 · ICE 517 · IC 1089 | On time 9:43 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 7h40 | 5:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
14713 · ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 779 | 9:43 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 7h17 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 517 · IC 1089 | On time 10:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 7h21 | 5:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 779 | On time 10:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 6h58 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
20207 · ICE 107 · IC 781 | 10:39 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 7h21 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
14715 · ICE 107 · IC 781 | 10:43 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 7h17 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 107 · IC 781 | On time 11:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 6h58 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
52323 · 52837 · ICE 547 · ICE 7 | 11:19 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 9h30 | 8:49 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
52837 · ICE 547 · ICE 7 · IR 2085 | 11:35 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 9h14 | 8:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
20209 · ICE 519 · ICE 373 | On time 11:39 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 7h21 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
14717 · ICE 519 · ICE 373 | On time 11:43 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 7h17 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519 · ICE 373 | On time 12:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 6h58 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
20211 · ICE 109 · IC 1946 · ICE 201 | 12:39 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 9h21 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
20211 · ICE 109 | On time 12:39 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 7h21 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
14719 · ICE 109 | On time 12:43 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 7h17 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
14719 · ICE 109 · IC 1946 · ICE 201 | 12:43 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 9h17 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
ICE 109 | On time 1:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 6h58 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 109 · IC 1946 · ICE 201 · IC 789 | On time 1:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 8h58 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
20213 · ICE 611 · ICE 375 · IC 787 | 1:39 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 7h21 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
20213 · ICE 611 · ICE 927 · ICE 75 | 1:39 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 9h10 | 10:49 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
14721 · ICE 611 · ICE 927 · ICE 75 | 1:43 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 9h06 | 10:49 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
14721 · ICE 611 · ICE 375 · IC 787 | 1:43 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 7h17 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 611 · ICE 375 · IC 787 | 2:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 6h58 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 611 · ICE 927 · ICE 75 · RE 2089 | 2:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 8h47 | 10:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
20215 · ICE 201 · IC 789 | 2:39 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 7h21 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
14723 · ICE 201 · IC 789 | 2:43 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 7h17 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
52335 · 52845 · ICE 641 · ECE 9 | 3:19 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 9h47 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
20217 · ICE 613 · ICE 377 · IC 791 | 3:39 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 7h21 | 11:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
20217 · ICE 613 · IC 285 | 3:39 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 7h44 | 11:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
14725 · ICE 613 · IC 285 | 3:43 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 7h40 | 11:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
14725 · ICE 613 · ICE 377 · IC 791 | 3:43 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 7h17 | 11:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Münster to Zurich run on average 19 times per day, taking around 7h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 320 miles (515 km) distance in 6h 57m.
Distance 320 miles (515 km) |
Average train duration 7h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 6h 57m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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