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ITZurich to Munich Train & Bus Tickets
From Zurich (Switzerland) to Munich (Germany) · about 263 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Munich, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €66.78 for travel on 1 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026) | €15.90 for travel on 4 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 5 h 10 min (6 journeys) | about 4 h 12 min (28 journeys) |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Zurich to Munich: what to expect
Zurich and Munich are about 263 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Switzerland to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 263 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Zurich–Munich tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €17.19, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Munich
- The first Oktoberfest, on 12 October 1810, was a party for the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig; today it draws around seven million visitors a year. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Munich's Deutsches Museum, founded in 1903, shows about 125,000 objects from 50 fields of science and technology. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Bavarian tradition says Weisswurst sausages should never hear the church bells chime noon, so locals eat them before lunch. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Zurich to Munich
How long does the journey from Zurich to Munich take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 5 h 10 min by train and about 4 h 12 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Munich?
The lowest fare seen recently is €15.90 by bus (RegioJet), for travel on 4 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €66.78. Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €17.19). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Zurich to Munich?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €66.78 and the lowest bus fare €15.90, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.