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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 prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 €17, and a flight costs an average of €130.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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€81 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €322 Average price |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m 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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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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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.
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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