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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Winterthur
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Winterthur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, while a flight costs an average of €517.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€86 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €517 Average price | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Munich to Winterthur
Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Winterthur, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Winterthur:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Winterthur costing on average €86.
A bus is €487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Winterthur costing on average €517.
Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 39m.
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around €86 compared to roughly €52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€34. The journey takes 3h 36m versus 3h 24m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Winterthur
How to get from Munich to Winterthur by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Winterthur is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Lyon)4:45 AM 3h50 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 8:35 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Lyon)
4:45 AM 3h50 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 8:35 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
EN23667:55 AM 0h50 Munich Airport 8:45 AM Zurich Airport €457 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 690 · 4245 · R 25971 · S 3
8:45 AM 5h07 Munich Hbf 1:52 PM Winterthur station €65 1 One-way 5 transfers - 3876 · EC 194
9:09 AM 4h52 Munich 2:01 PM Winterthur station €95 1 One-way 1 transfer - 3880 · EC 192 · S 29
11:10 AM 5h05 Munich 4:15 PM Oberwinterthur €96 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
6:55 PM 4h25 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 11:20 PM Winterthur, Lagerhausstrasse / Archstrasse €24 1 One-way 0 transfers - BUS 10196 · EC 196
8:20 AM 3h41 München ZOB (Hackerbrücke) 12:01 PM Winterthur station €35 1 One-way 1 transfer - BUS 10196 · EC 196 · S 29
8:20 AM 3h55 München ZOB (Hackerbrücke) 12:15 PM Oberwinterthur €35 1 One-way 2 transfers
EW7173 · EW77642:45 PM 4h40 Munich Airport 7:25 PM Zurich Airport €217 1 One-way 1 transfer- EW9083 · EW9764
4:55 PM 3h15 Munich Airport 8:10 PM Zurich Airport €253 1 One-way 1 transfer - EW9081 · EW9762
8:20 AM 6h45 Munich Airport 3:05 PM Zurich Airport €253 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Winterthur:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Winterthur costing on average €86.
A bus is €487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Winterthur costing on average €517.
Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 39m.
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Winterthur as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Winterthur station.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Winterthur, Lagerhausstrasse / Archstrasse.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, TGV to go to Winterthur by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Winterthur by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Vueling, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Condor Flugdienst, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Lot Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, GetJet Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings to go to Winterthur by flight.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air.
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