How to get from Zurich to Munich
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Munich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 242 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
242 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €687Checked Sep 5 | 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €21Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€687Checked Sep 555m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€21Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Munich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich → Munichbus
FlixBus·3h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Zurich to Munich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€87October 2026
€60Departures from Zurich to Munich
FlixBus runs 47 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:00 and the last at 20:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 47 | 02:00 | 20:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 9 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Munich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich to Munich, about 3h 50m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Munich?
The most useful route takes about 3h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Munich from Zurich?
About 242 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Munich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €16 to €23. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Zurich to Munich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss.
Can you get from Zurich to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Munich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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