Zurich to Munich by train
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Overview: trains from Zurich to Munich
Find the key information for travelling by train from Zurich to Munich, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Explore Zurich to Munich by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Zurich to Munich aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Zurich to Munich
Getting from Zurich to Munich by rail typically costs AU$42.34, but runs about AU$83 if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to AU$76. Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Zurich to Munich daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Munich on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 14 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
05:35: departure of first train Monday-Friday
19:33: departure of last train Monday-Friday
05:35: departure of first train on weekends
19:33: departure of last train on weekends
Every 50 minutes: frequency of train departures
Travel time and distance between Zurich and Munich
The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 30 minutes, covering a total of 241 kilometres.
How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Zurich and Munich?
You can secure tickets for travel between Zurich and Munich up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.
Making the most of your trip to Munich
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Munich.
FAQs about the train journey from Zurich to Munich
Want to know more about your journey from Zurich to Munich? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The trip from Zurich to Munich covers a distance of 241 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$42.34. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost AU$83. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around AU$76.
You can purchase tickets for this journey 6 months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
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