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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. 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 $31, while a flight costs an average of $698.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$105 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $698 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 27m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Munich:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Munich costing on average $105.
A bus is $668 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Munich costing on average $698.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Flight takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $118 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 27m 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 Zurich to Munich
How to get from Zurich to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Lyon -> Prague)8:50 PM3h50Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)12:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Lyon -> Prague)8:50 PM3h50Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)12:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LX11107:15 PM0h55Zurich Airport8:10 PMMunich Airport$9541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RE 4928 · 3065 · 32476 · ICE 6914:05 PM5h10Zurich HB9:15 PMMunich Hbf$421One-way3 transfers
- IC 60470 · ICE 6197:59 PM10h04Zurich HB6:03 AMMunich Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
- EC 199 · 78962 · 59687 · Bus RE717:32 PM5h45Zurich HB1:17 AMMunich Hbf$461One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus11:05 AM5h30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:35 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:50 PM3h55Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)7:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$321One-way0 transfers
- EC 193 · BUS 101931:32 PM4h08Zurich HB5:40 PMMünchen ZOB (Hackerbrücke)$361One-way1 transfer
VY6249 · VY18129:25 PM12h50Zurich Airport10:15 AMMunich Airport$3071One-way1 transfer
DE1694 · DE15095:15 PM5h45EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:00 PMMunich Airport$3411One-way1 transfer
BA765 · BA9266:35 AM4h55EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:30 AMMunich Airport$5781One-way1 transfer
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Travel from Zurich to Munich: Journey Details
Getting from Zurich to Munich is easy and shouldn't take more than 4 hours, no matter which form of transport you choose. There are buses and trains that provide an affordable, hassle free way to travel, along with flights that take under an hour. Anyone in a hurry should fly, but however you travel, the journey will pass by quickly, leaving you plenty of time to explore Munich.
Return trips from Munich to Zurich are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Munich:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Munich costing on average $105.
A bus is $668 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Munich costing on average $698.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Flight takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Infobus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Vueling, ITA, Condor Flugdienst, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, TGV, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Munich by train.
- 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, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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