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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€86
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB will cost around €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
It's difficult to get from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB without transferring at least once.
ICE 990 · 4829 · 17796 · IR 21068:45 PM9h41Munich Hbf6:26 AMZurich HB€371One-way4 transfers- ICE 224 · 4221 · 17782 · IC 2812:20 PM5h03Munich Hbf7:23 PMZurich HB€391One-way4 transfers
- ICE 918 · 4213 · 17774 · IC 18710:19 AM5h04Munich Hbf3:23 PMZurich HB€391One-way4 transfers
TGV 9576+4819 · 17768 · IC 4836:51 AM5h32Munich Hbf12:23 PMZurich HB€431One-way4 transfers- ICE 1096 · 4801 · 3048 · RE 49175:43 AM5h12Munich Hbf10:55 AMZurich HB€471One-way3 transfers
- 3872 · REX 25882 · IR 32605:10 AM4h42Munich Hbf9:52 AMZurich HB€1251One-way2 transfers
RE70+
REX 7+IR 32605:10 AM4h42Munich Hbf9:52 AMZurich HB€1331One-way2 transfers- RE96+
EC 965:45 PM4h43Munich Hbf10:28 PMZurich HB€1141One-way1 transfer - RE96+EC 19211:44 AM4h44Munich Hbf4:28 PMZurich HB€1141One-way1 transfer
- RE96+EC 1901:44 PM4h44Munich Hbf6:28 PMZurich HB€1141One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich Hbf to Zurich HB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB 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 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €121.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€124 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €228 Average price | €99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB:
A bus is €102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB costing on average €124.
A bus is €206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB costing on average €228.
Other travel options to Zurich HB take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Train takes on average 4h 33m.
Tickets start at around €124 compared to roughly €99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-25.23. The journey takes 4h 33m versus 3h 40m 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.
Live departures
Munich Hbf to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich Hbf to Zurich HB trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 916 · 4217 · 17778+ S6 | On time 12:20 PM Munich Hbf | 5h03 | 5:23 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 596 · ICE 217 · 17780+S6 | On time 12:45 PM Munich Hbf | 5h38 | 6:23 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 564 · 4219 · 17780+S6 | On time 1:02 PM Munich Hbf | 5h21 | 6:23 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 564 · ICE 373 | On time 1:02 PM Munich Hbf | 5h58 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 224 · 4221 · 17782+S6 | On time 2:20 PM Munich Hbf | 5h03 | 7:23 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 594 · 32691 · 17784+S6 | On time 2:45 PM Munich Hbf | 5h38 | 8:23 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 562 · 4223 · 17784+S6 | On time 3:02 PM Munich Hbf | 5h21 | 8:23 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 592 · 4247 · 17788+S6 | On time 4:45 PM Munich Hbf | 5h38 | 10:23 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 266 · 4227 · 17788+S6 | On time 4:58 PM Munich Hbf | 5h25 | 10:23 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 266 · IC 791 | On time 4:58 PM Munich Hbf | 6h02 | 11:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| DB S4 · RB68 · RE96+EC 94 | On time 7:19 PM München Hbf (tief) | 5h09 | 12:28 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 510 · ICE 77 · IR 2055 | On time 7:28 PM Munich Hbf | 10h21 | 5:49 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| 78963 · EC 94 | On time 7:44 PM Munich Hbf | 4h44 | 12:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| RE96+EC 94 | On time 7:44 PM Munich Hbf | 4h44 | 12:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 698 · IC 60403 · IC 559 | On time 10:06 PM Munich Hbf | 9h20 | 7:26 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 698 · IC 60403 | On time 10:06 PM Munich Hbf | 9h59 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 698 · IC 60403 · IC 559 | On time 10:09 PM Munich Hbf | 9h17 | 7:26 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 698 · IC 60403 | On time 10:09 PM Munich Hbf | 9h56 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 78971 · 3292 · REX 25901 · S 3 | 10:10 PM Munich Hbf | 9h48 | 7:58 AM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
| RE72 · RE7+EC 290 | 10:10 PM Munich Hbf | 10h18 | 8:28 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 618 · IC 60408 · IC 561 | 11:39 PM Munich Hbf | 8h47 | 8:26 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 618 · IC 60408 | On time 11:39 PM Munich Hbf | 9h26 | 9:05 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
| 57000 · 32683 · 3044 · RE 4913 | 12:06 AM Munich Hbf | 8h49 | 8:55 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1014 · ICE 275 | On time 4:03 AM Munich Hbf | 6h57 | 11:00 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1014 · 4203 · 17764+S6 | On time 4:03 AM Munich Hbf | 6h20 | 10:23 AM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 1014 · 57502 · 78911 · EC 198 | On time 4:03 AM Munich Hbf | 6h25 | 10:28 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
 ICE 1014+RE71 · RE92+EC 198 | On time 4:03 AM Munich Hbf | 6h25 | 10:28 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1014+RE71 · RB92+EC 198 | On time 4:03 AM Munich Hbf | 6h25 | 10:28 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| 3872 · REX 25882 · IR 3260 | 5:10 AM Munich Hbf | 4h42 | 9:52 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| RE70+REX 7+IR 3260 | 5:10 AM Munich Hbf | 4h42 | 9:52 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| 3872 · EC 198 | 5:10 AM Munich Hbf | 5h18 | 10:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| RE70+EC 198 | 5:10 AM Munich Hbf | 5h18 | 10:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 614 · IC 183 | 5:33 AM Munich Hbf | 5h50 | 11:23 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 614 · ECE 151 | 5:33 AM Munich Hbf | 6h27 | 12:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1096 · 19120 · IC 183 | On time 5:43 AM Munich Hbf | 5h40 | 11:23 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1096 · 4801 · 3048 · RE 4917 | On time 5:43 AM Munich Hbf | 5h12 | 10:55 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RE72 · RB92+REX 7+ IC 520 | 6:10 AM Munich Hbf | 5h48 | 11:58 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1012 · 4205 · 17766+S6 | On time 6:20 AM Munich Hbf | 5h03 | 11:23 AM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| 4819 · 17768+S6+IC 483 | 6:51 AM Munich Hbf | 5h32 | 12:23 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| RE72 · RB92+REX 7+IC 528 | 10:10 AM Munich Hbf | 5h48 | 3:58 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 918 · 4213 · 17774+S6 | On time 10:19 AM Munich Hbf | 5h04 | 3:23 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB
Germany
Switzerland
Trains from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €106 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 18:48. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €106 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 6:09 AM |
Last train 6:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, Arverio Bayern GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, Arverio Bayern GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Munich Hbf and Zurich HB from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
EuroNight
Arverio Bayern GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB 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 Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Munich Hbf to Zurich HB
Most Munich Hbf to Zurich HB trains use the München Hbf to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Munich Hbf and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
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