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MunichZurich·242 km·MUCZRH

How to get from Munich to Zurich

A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 1h, from €397.

Short answer

We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Zurich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h, 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.

The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €23, on Wed, Sep 2.

Price
€397
best we found
Flight time
1h
flight
Changes
direct
Swiss
Distance
242 km
as the crow flies

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.

2 ways from Munich to Zurich: flight, bus

ModeFromDurationPrice checked
flight€3971hSep 4
bus3h 50m

How the trip from Munich to Zurich works

Start with a Swiss flight from Munich to Zurich, about 1h. In total it's roughly €397 over 1h, direct, no transfers.

Along the way to Zurich

MunichDepartureMunich

What 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.

  • Bus· 3h 20mfrom €20Omio
  • Train· 5h 03mfrom €34Omio

Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4

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Who runs Munich to Zurich

On this route you travel with Swiss; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

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. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.

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?+

The best price in our latest search was €397. The exact fare depends on your travel date.

Are there direct flights from Munich to Zurich?+

Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h.

How long is the flight from Munich to Zurich?+

About 1h, 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 Swiss.

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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€397Fri, Sep 18 · Recommended
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