How to get from Zurich to Munich
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 3h 50m, from €23.
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.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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.
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FlixBus·3h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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 €23 over 3h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Munich
DepartureZurichWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Zurich to Munich
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €23. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Munich?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
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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