How to get from Zurich to Munich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to Munich by price and travel time.
- 242 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 55m
- 61 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
€721
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 Zurich to Munich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 55m, 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 | €721Checked Oct 18 | 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€721Checked Oct 1855m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€16Omio 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.
Zurich to Munich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich Airport → Munich Airportflight
Swiss·55m
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.
Departures from Zurich to Munich
FlixBus runs 61 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:00 and the last at 20:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 61 | 02:00 | 20:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 9 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:00
- 03:00
- 04:00
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 06:25
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:25
- 07:45
- 08:00
- 08:05
- 08:10
- 08:25
- 08:45
- 09:05
- 09:10
- 09:15
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 09:45
- 10:05
- 10:10
- 10:30
- 10:35
- 11:00
- 11:15
- 11:30
- 11:35
- 12:00
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:15
- 13:30
- 13:45
- 13:50
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 14:45
- 14:50
- 15:00
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 16:15
- 16:40
- 17:00
- 17:15
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 18:35
- 19:35
- 20:35
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 Swiss, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Munich works
Start with a Swiss flight from Zurich to Munich, about 55 min. In total it's roughly €721 over 55 min, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Munich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 55m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Munich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:00 and the last at 20:35, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Munich?
61 a day with FlixBus, between 02:00 and 20:35.
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 €24. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Munich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 55m.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Munich?
About 55m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Zurich and Munich?
Zurich is ZRH and Munich is MUC, so this route is usually written ZRH to MUC.
Which operators run Zurich to Munich?
On this route you travel with Swiss, FlixBus.
Can you get from Zurich to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 20m.
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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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.
Operators: Swiss
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026