How to travel from Munich to Zurich

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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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Flight

$93

Average price

$32

Average price

Cheapest

$327

Average price

5h 25m

Average total duration

4h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 1m

Average total duration

4h 31m

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4h 45m

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1h 45m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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SWISS

Most popular airline

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from Munich to Zurich

How to get from Munich to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Munich to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:35AM3h55
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Prague -> Lyon)
04:45AM3h50
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
08:35AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH2368
12:00PM0h55
Munich Airport
12:55PMZurich Airport
$5991One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnECE 194
10:49AM3h39
Munich Hbf
02:28PMZurich HB
$1141One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnECE 196
08:50AM3h38
Munich Hbf
12:28PMZurich HB
$1301One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 566 · 57508 · 3880 · REX 5577
11:02AM5h20
Munich Hbf
04:22PMZurich HB
$1251One-way
6 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:20PM5h25
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
06:45PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:55PM5h05
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
09:00PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$331One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus4733
11:30PM3h50
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
03:20AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$421One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1813 · VY6244
09:50AM7h40
Munich Airport
05:30PMZurich Airport
$3011One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1813 · VY6248
09:50AM11h00
Munich Airport
08:50PMZurich Airport
$3011One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1815 · VY6246
09:00PM11h55
Munich Airport
08:55AMZurich Airport
$3061One-way
1 transfer

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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.

How to get from Munich to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Munich to Zürich there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 60,50% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Munich to Zürich. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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 $44 (€36).

A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Zurich costing on average $153 (€123).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

Train takes on average 3h 33m.

The distance from Munich to Zurich is approximately 150 miles (242 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Zurich is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Zurich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SWISS, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings , LAER, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, Smartwings, TUIfly to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Infobus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with SWISS, Lufthansa Cityline, LAER, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Vienna, Lucerne, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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