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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. 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 $35, while a flight costs an average of $588.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$105 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $588 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Zurich:
A bus is $71 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Zurich costing on average $105 (€88).
A bus is $554 (€463) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Zurich costing on average $588 (€491).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Flight takes on average 5h 27m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€88) compared to roughly $68 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$36 (-€30). The journey takes 4h 31m versus 3h 49m 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 Zurich
How to get from Munich to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
473311:30 PM3h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:20 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 473311:30 PM3h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:20 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LX11118:55 PM0h55Munich Airport9:50 PMZurich Airport$5571One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 614 · 4801 · 3048 · RE 49175:33 AM5h21Munich Hbf10:54 AMZurich HB$471One-way3 transfers
- ICE 698 · 17739 · 32470 · S 910:46 PM8h07Munich Hbf6:53 AMZurich HB$471One-way3 transfers
- 57002 · 57104 · 4203 · 177641:59 AM8h24Munich Hbf10:23 AMZurich HB$541One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus11:35 AM3h55Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:20 PM5h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$631One-way0 transfers
- BUS 10196 · EC 1968:20 AM4h08München ZOB (Hackerbrücke)12:28 PMZurich HB$681One-way1 transfer
- LH1688+
LX14858:05 AM3h05Munich Airport11:10 AMZurich Airport$5251One-way1 transfer - LX11097:40 AM1h00Munich Airport8:40 AMZurich Airport$5571One-way0 transfers
- LX11019:00 AM1h00Munich Airport10:00 AMZurich Airport$5571One-way0 transfers
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Zurich:
A bus is $71 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Zurich costing on average $105 (€88).
A bus is $554 (€463) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Zurich costing on average $588 (€491).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Flight takes on average 5h 27m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Zurich 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 Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, TGV, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Infobus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, KM Malta Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Cityjet, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines, ITA to go to Zurich by flight.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Infobus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane.
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