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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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 $169.
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 prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. 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 $13, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $347 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$110 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $724 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 3h 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 |
Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Zurich to Munich:
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Munich costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $314 (€253) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Munich costing on average $347 (€279).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Munich:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Munich costing on average $110 (€88).
A bus is $694 (€558) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Munich costing on average $724 (€583).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
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.
- FlixBus11:05 AM5h30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:35 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:05 AM5h30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:35 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LX11089:15 PM0h55Zurich Airport10:10 PMMunich Airport$9821One-way0 transfers
Other options
- S 12 · 3077 · 4743 · 1779510:16 PM9h11Zurich HB7:27 AMMunich Hbf$421One-way5 transfers
- RE 4932 · 3069 · 4248 · ICE 25936:05 PM5h10Zurich HB11:15 PMMunich Hbf$431One-way3 transfers
- S 9+
S62+17751 · 480011:07 PM9h23Zurich HB8:30 AMMunich Hbf$431One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus3:50 PM3h55Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)7:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$321One-way0 transfers
7990 · 304928:50 PM11h40Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)8:30 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$481One-way1 transfer- 47344:05 AM3h50Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)7:55 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$751One-way0 transfers
EW9761 · EW90868:40 AM6h45Zurich Airport3:25 PMMunich Airport$2981One-way1 transfer- EW7763 · EW71744:00 PM4h05Zurich Airport8:05 PMMunich Airport$3981One-way1 transfer
- SN5104+
SN26437:25 AM3h35Zurich Airport11:00 AMMunich Airport$5031One-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 $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Munich costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $314 (€253) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Munich costing on average $347 (€279).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, TGV, ÖBB | Nightjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SBB to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, Lufthansa, ITA to go to Munich by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
- 6 direct flights per day with Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa.
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