How to get from Munich to Zurich
- 242 km as the crow flies
- 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
3h 50m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Zurich. 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
Munich to Zurich: 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.
- 1Munich → Zurichbus
FlixBus·3h 50m
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.
- Sat, Oct 10€16Cheapest found
- Mon, Oct 12€16Cheapest found
- Tue, Oct 13€16Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 14€16Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 15€16Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 16€16Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 17€21
- Mon, Nov 2€16Cheapest found
- Wed, Nov 4€16Cheapest found
- Thu, Nov 5€16Cheapest found
- Fri, Nov 6€16Cheapest found
- Sat, Nov 7€16Cheapest found
- Sun, Nov 8€16Cheapest found
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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Zurich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Munich to Zurich, about 3h 50m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Munich to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 3h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
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 €21. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Munich to Zurich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Munich to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 20m.
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.
Where to next
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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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026