How to get from Munich to Zurich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Munich to Zurich by price and travel time.
- 242 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 55m
- 64 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
55m
direct
Flight
€327
Cheapest
3h 50m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Zurich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 06m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 242 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
242 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €100Checked Oct 18 | 1h 06mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€100Checked Oct 181h 06m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich Airport → Zurich Airportflight1h 06m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
- Tue, Oct 20€16Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 21€19
- Thu, Oct 22€16Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 23€16Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 24€16Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 25€16Cheapest found
- Mon, Oct 26€16Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 29€16Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 31€16Cheapest found
- Mon, Nov 2€16Cheapest found
- Wed, Nov 4€16Cheapest found
- Thu, Nov 12€18
Departures from Munich to Zurich
FlixBus runs 64 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 21:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 64 | 00:30 | 21:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 10 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:30
- 01:30
- 01:35
- 02:35
- 03:00
- 03:25
- 04:00
- 04:10
- 04:25
- 05:00
- 05:10
- 05:25
- 05:30
- 05:45
- 06:10
- 06:20
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:20
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:20
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 10:00
- 10:35
- 10:45
- 11:00
- 11:20
- 11:35
- 12:00
- 12:20
- 12:30
- 13:00
- 13:15
- 13:30
- 13:50
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 14:50
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 15:50
- 16:50
- 17:50
- 18:50
- 19:40
- 19:50
- 20:15
- 20:40
- 21:40
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Zurich works
Start with a flight from Munich to Zurich, about 1h 6m. In total it's roughly €100 over 1h 6m, direct, no transfers.
Munich to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Zurich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 06m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Munich to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 21:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Munich to Zurich?
64 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 21:40.
How far is Zurich from Munich?
About 242 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €16 to €19. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Munich to Zurich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 06m.
How long is the flight from Munich to Zurich?
About 1h 06m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Munich and Zurich?
Munich is MUC and Zurich is ZRH, so this route is usually written MUC to ZRH.
Which operators run Munich to Zurich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa.
Can you get from Munich to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Zurich?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026