The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- DKK 296
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- DKK 679
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 3 h 32 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 3 h 55 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 69
- Distance
- 241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf will cost around DKK 679 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only DKK 296.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 69 trains from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf, including 3 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 4 h 30 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.
S 12 · 3077 · 4743 · 1779510:16 PM 9h11 Zurich HB 7:27 AM Munich Hbf DKK 296 1 One-way 5 transfers
IR 3293 · S 30 · Fähre · 8755612:17 AM 8h58 Zurich HB 9:15 AM Munich Hbf DKK 296 1 One-way 5 transfers
RE 3547 · Fähre · 87556 · 3247412:08 AM 9h07 Zurich HB 9:15 AM Munich Hbf DKK 296 1 One-way 4 transfers
IC 829 · Fähre · 17841 · 324787:04 PM 5h25 Zurich HB 12:29 AM Munich Hbf DKK 296 1 One-way 4 transfers
IC 829 · Fähre · 17841 · 324787:04 PM 5h24 Zurich HB 12:28 AM Munich Hbf DKK 296 1 One-way 4 transfers
EC 1997:32 PM 3h32 Zurich HB 11:04 PM Munich Hbf DKK 913 1 One-way 0 transfers
EC 977:32 AM 3h32 Zurich HB 11:04 AM Munich Hbf DKK 913 1 One-way 0 transfers
EC 977:32 AM 3h32 Zurich HB 11:04 AM Munich Hbf DKK 432 1 One-way 0 transfers
EC 95 · 789145:35 AM 4h30 Zurich HB 10:05 AM Munich Hbf DKK 828 1 One-way 1 transfer
EC 95+
RE965:35 AM 4h30 Zurich HB 10:05 AM Munich Hbf DKK 916 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf
Trains from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at DKK 272 but you can travel from only DKK 108 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 20:16. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 28m.
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Journey facts
- Distance149 miles (241 km)
- Average train duration4h 17m
- Cheapest ticket priceDKK 272
- Trains per day3
- Direct trains2
- Fastest train3h 28m
- First train3:35 AM
- Last train8:16 PM
- Cheapest MonthDec
- Cheapest DayMon
- High SeasonOct - Dec
- Low SeasonJan - Mar
- Busiest DaySat
- Least Busy DayWed
- Best time to book77 days
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- Operators on this routeÖBB | Euro City (EC) • Deutsche Bahn • ÖBB
- High-speed trainsAvailable on this route
- Cross-border trainsSwitzerland–Germany services
- Night trainsAvailable on this route
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Live departures
Zurich HB to Munich Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Munich Hbf trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 484 · ICE 1069 | 3:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h19 | 8:56 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 4928 · 3065 · ICE 691 | On time 4:05 PM Zurich HB | 5h10 | 9:15 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S 9+ S62 · S6+ 17783 | 4:07 PM Zurich HB | 5h30 | 9:37 PM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
IC 184 · ICE 1013 | On time 4:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h04 | 9:41 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 197+ RE96 | 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 4h32 | 10:04 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1082 · ICE 693 | On time 5:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h45 | 11:22 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 4932 · 3069 · 4248 · ICE 693 | On time 6:05 PM Zurich HB | 5h17 | 11:22 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 3279 · RB92 · RE72+ REX 7 | 6:08 PM Zurich HB | 5h34 | 11:42 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 182 · ICE 1015 | Delayed 6:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h04 | 11:01 PM 11:01 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 182 · ICE 1015 | On time 6:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h24 | 12:01 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 829 · Fähre · 17841 · 4820 | 7:04 PM Zurich HB | 5h25 | 12:29 AM Munich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 829 · Fähre · 17841 · 4820 | On time 7:04 PM Zurich HB | 4h57 | 12:01 AM Munich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 199 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h32 | 11:04 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 199 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h32 | 11:04 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 199 · 3897 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 5h10 | 12:42 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 199+ RE70 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 5h10 | 12:42 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 199 · 3897 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 5h26 | 12:58 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 199+ RE70 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 5h26 | 12:58 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 199 · 78962 · 57521 · 3897 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 5h26 | 12:58 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 199+ RE96 · RE71 · RE70 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 5h26 | 12:58 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 199 · 78962 · 57521 · 57003 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 9h43 | 5:15 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 199+ RE96 · RE71 · RB87 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 9h43 | 5:15 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EN 40467+ RE5 | 9:07 PM Zurich HB | 8h42 | 5:49 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
NJ 467+ RE5 | 9:07 PM Zurich HB | 8h42 | 5:49 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S 9+ S62+ RE 52385 · 17795 | 10:07 PM Zurich HB | 9h37 | 7:44 AM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
S 9+ S62+ IC 2385 · 17795 | 10:07 PM Zurich HB | 9h37 | 7:44 AM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
S 9+ S62+ IC 2385 · 17795 | 10:07 PM Zurich HB | 9h27 | 7:34 AM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
S 9+ S62+ RE 52385 · 17795 | 10:07 PM Zurich HB | 9h27 | 7:34 AM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
S 9+ S62+ IC 2385 · 17795 | 10:07 PM Zurich HB | 9h20 | 7:27 AM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
S 9+ S62+ RE 52385 · 17795 | 10:07 PM Zurich HB | 9h20 | 7:27 AM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
IR 3287 · S 3 · S 1 · 3875 | 10:08 PM Zurich HB | 10h34 | 8:42 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 3287 · S 3 · S 1 · 3875 | 10:08 PM Zurich HB | 10h50 | 8:58 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S 12 · 3077 · 4743 · 17795 | 10:16 PM Zurich HB | 9h11 | 7:27 AM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
S 9+ S62+ 17751 · 4800 | 11:07 PM Zurich HB | 9h23 | 8:30 AM Munich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 2143 · Bus EV3 · 17690 · ICE 1091 | On time 11:39 PM Zurich HB | 10h31 | 10:10 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE 3547 · Fähre · 87556 · 32474 | On time 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 9h07 | 9:15 AM Munich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 3547 · Fähre · 87556 · 32474 | On time 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 9h07 | 9:15 AM Munich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
S 9 · IC 1184 · ICE 511 | On time 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 10h24 | 10:32 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 3293 · S 30 · Fähre · 87556 | On time 12:17 AM Zurich HB | 8h58 | 9:15 AM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
IR 3293 · S 30 · Fähre · 87556 | On time 12:17 AM Zurich HB | 8h58 | 9:15 AM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
S 9+ S62+ IC 2386 · ICE 267 | 5:07 AM Zurich HB | 5h42 | 10:49 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S 9+ S62+ RE 52386 · ICE 267 | 5:07 AM Zurich HB | 5h42 | 10:49 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 95 · 78914 | On time 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 4h30 | 10:05 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 95+ RE96 | On time 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 4h30 | 10:05 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 4908 · 3043 · 4240 · ICE 591 | On time 6:05 AM Zurich HB | 5h10 | 11:15 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 284 · ICE 913 | On time 6:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h03 | 11:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 97 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 3h32 | 11:04 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 97 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 3h32 | 11:04 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 97 · 78920 | On time 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h33 | 12:05 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 97+ RE96 | On time 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h33 | 12:05 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1180 · RE 52384 · ICE 563 | 7:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h12 | 12:49 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1180 · IC 2384 · ICE 563 | 7:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h12 | 12:49 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 4912 · 3049 · 3076 · ICE 593 | On time 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 5h10 | 1:15 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 282 · ICE 915 | Delayed 8:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h03 | 12:42 PM 12:42 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 282 · ICE 915 | On time 8:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h05 | 1:42 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 99+ RE96 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h33 | 2:05 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 380 · ICE 565 | On time 9:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h12 | 2:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 4916 · 3053 · ICE 216 · ICE 595 | On time 10:05 AM Zurich HB | 5h09 | 3:14 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 280 · ICE 225 | On time 10:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h03 | 3:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 191+ RE96 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h32 | 4:04 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 488 · ICE 567 | On time 11:37 AM Zurich HB | 5h12 | 4:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 4920 · 3057 · 4824 · ICE 597 | On time 12:05 PM Zurich HB | 5h11 | 5:16 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 188 · ICE 919 | Delayed 12:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h03 | 4:41 PM 4:41 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 188 · ICE 919 | On time 12:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h04 | 5:41 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 193+ RE96 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 4h33 | 6:05 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 486 · ICE 569 | On time 1:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h12 | 6:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 4924 · 3061 · 4246 · ICE 599 | On time 2:05 PM Zurich HB | 5h07 | 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 186 · ICE 1011 | Delayed 2:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h04 | 6:42 PM 6:42 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 186 · ICE 1011 | On time 2:37 PM Zurich HB | 5h05 | 7:42 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Train companies
Train companies from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf
Trains from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, and ÖBB. Night trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, and ÖBB | Nightjet. High-speed trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, and ÖBB | ICE. Regional trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
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
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
EuroNight
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Zurich HB and Munich Hbf
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf
Most Zurich HB to Munich Hbf trains use the Zürich HB to München Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich HB and Munich Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.




