How to travel from Munich to Zurich
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4.6Travel Information between Munich and Zurich
 Distance | 149 miles (241 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $18 - $127 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $18 (€15) • 3 h 50 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $127 (€110) • 50 min |
 Popular travel companies | RedCoach, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 149 miles (241 km) to Zurich from Munich. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are RedCoach, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Munich to Zurich.
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The best way to travel from Munich to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from Munich to Zurich: Journey Details
People traveling from Munich to Zurich may choose between bus and train transport, depending on their individual travel requirements and the exact location they want to reach. The cities are too close to each other to make airplane travel a viable option. Visitors may also opt for a drive share option or hire a private rental car through a rental agency. Rental cars may be collected at the airport upon arrival. Travel by public transportation is a fast, affordable option and buses and trains offers comfort and luxury.
Return trips from Zurich to Munich are also available.
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Buses from Munich to Zurich
There are regular and frequent buses from Munich to Zurich available throughout the day and evening. Buses to Zurich are provide by Flixbus, Infobus, Regiojet, the Allgau Airport Express and Semitimes. The journey takes between 3:45h and 4:40h and there are morning, afternoon and evening buses. In addition, there are very early and late night buses departing at 4:45 a.m and 11:45 p.m. Buses which change at Milano can take about 12:25h to arrive in Zurich. Buses depart from Munich ZOB and arrive at the Bus or Car Parkplatz Sihlquai in Zurich.
Trains from Munich to Zurich
There are regular high-speed trains from Munich to Zurich departing every day. The train service is provided by Deutsche Bahn on the high speed line. Trains depart from the Munich Central Station (Hackerbrucke) or ZOB and arrive at the Zurich Central Station located in the city center. High speed trains run from 00:00 p.m. to 20:45 p.m. The fastest, direct trains take 3:42h to arrive in Zurich.
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ÖBB is the national railway company of Austria, providing a comprehensive network of services throughout the country including trains to Zurich from Munich. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity Express (ICE) trains, EuroCity (EC) trains, InterCity (IC) trains, and Regional Express (REX) trains. ICE trains are the fastest, offering the most comfortable and luxurious travel experience, while EC trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. IC trains are the most common, providing a reliable and affordable service, and REX trains are the slowest but offer the most frequent stops. ÖBB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for ÖBB include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel between Munich and Zurich.
FAQs: Travel from Munich to Zurich
You can get to Zurich from Munich 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Zurich is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $18 (€15) compared to other travel options to Zurich:
A bus is $109 (€95) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $127 (€110) from Munich to Zurich.
Taking a bus costs $29 (€26) less than taking a train, which costs on average $47 (€41) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Munich to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 50 min.
There are alternative travel options to Zurich that take longer:
Getting to Zurich by bus takes 3 h 50 min on average.
Train takes 3 h 33 min on average.
Zurich is approximately 149 miles (241 km) away from Munich.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Zurich is:
- 11 buses a day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Munich to Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Munich to Zurich:
- Most travelers board their bus from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Most travelers catch their flight from Munich Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Most travelers catch their train from Munich Hbf and arrive in Zürich Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Zurich:
- RedCoach, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, FlixBus, Ourbus or Student Agency can take you to Zurich by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for STUDENT AGENCY k. S. From Munich to Zurich for $21 (€18).
- Lufthansa Cityline (2), SWISS, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, LAER, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Smartwings, Air Baltic or TUIfly can get you to Zurich by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Vueling Airlines from Munich to Zurich for $127 (€110) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet or Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft for trains to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Munich to Zurich tickets on Omio for $47 (€41).
Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Zurich with the following travel companies:
- You can find 11 direct buses per day to take to Zurich with FlixBus or Student Agency.
Direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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