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4.6Travel Information from Munich to Zurich
 Distance | 149 miles (241 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $12 - $137 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $12 (€11) • 3 h 50 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $137 (€123) • 55 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, SWISS or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 149 miles (241 km) by train, bus or flight between Munich and Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, SWISS or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Munich to Zurich.
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How to get from Munich to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
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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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You can get between Munich and Zurich 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 $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Zurich:
Taking a bus costs $125 (€112) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $137 (€123) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $28 (€25) less than taking a train, which costs on average $40 (€36) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Zurich from Munich is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 50 min.
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 32 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 149 miles (241 km) from Munich to Zurich.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Zurich is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 18 flights per day.
- 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Munich and 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 from Munich to Zurich:
- Buses from Munich to Zurich most often leave from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Flights most often depart from Munich at Munich Airport and arrive in Zurich at Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly leave from Munich Hbf and tend to arrive in Zurich HB.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Munich to Zurich:
- You can travel by bus from Munich to Zurich with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find Ourbus Munich to Zurich tickets for $12 (€11) on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Munich to Zurich with SWISS, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Vueling Airlines or Air Baltic. Cheap tickets can be found for $137 (€123) with Vueling Airlines from Munich to Zurich.
- You can travel by train to Zurich from Munich with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB or EuroNight, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Munich to Zurich tickets for $40 (€36) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Zurich with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Zurich with FlixBus or Ourbus.
- You'll find 5 direct flights a day to Zurich with SWISS.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Zurich with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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 journey.
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