Trains from Munich to Zurich

Trains in Europe are an effective way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes. All trains traveling from Munich to Zurich are operated by Deutsche Bahn, with between 18-22 trains making the journey every day. Some Munich to Zurich trains are direct; however, most trains require between 2-4 transfers. Trains typically take between 4½ and 10½ hours to arrive in Zurich, depending on if a transfer is required. The first train of the day departs Munich at 3:24 a.m. while the last leaves at 12:01 a.m. All Munich to Zurich trains depart from München Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and arrive at Zürich Hauptbahnhof (main train station).

Taking the Train from Munich

Travelers wishing to make long distance journeys from Munich to Zurich should head for Munich's main railway station, München Hauptbahnhof, which is located at Bayerstraße in the city center. The station is served by several tram lines that stop in front of the main station entrance. There are also numerous S-Bahn, bus, and underground lines that serve the station, as well as taxi stands.

Getting into Zurich by Train

Trains from Munich to Zurich arrive at the city's main train station, Zürich Hauptbahnhof, which is centrally located near the old town on Bahnhofstrasse, making it a great starting point for exploring the architecture, museums, and sites of the city. The station is the main hub for the city's clean and efficient public transport system, which includes trams, buses and suburban trains (S-Bahn). The bus station is easy to locate just 100 meters north from the train station. The city is best explored on foot, but bus or tram stops are located approximately 300 meters apart. Buses run from 5:00 a.m. until about 12:30 a.m. and there are also night buses that run in 30-minute intervals on Friday and Saturday nights.