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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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$93 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $328 Average price |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
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(Prague -> Lyon)Fastest
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ICE 568 · 57506 · 3876 · REX 25886
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VY1813 · VY6244
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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 $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Zurich costing on average $45 (€36).
A bus is $134 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Zurich costing on average $153 (€123).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Infobus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with SWISS, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings , LAER, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, Smartwings, TUIfly to go to Zurich by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Infobus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
- 6 direct flights per day with SWISS, Lufthansa Cityline, LAER, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti.
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