Shortest travel time:
3 h 32 m
Longest travel time:
9 h 4 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$53
Avg. daily departures:
15
Earliest departure:
00:01
Latest departure:
23:51
Munich
Munich train stations
Munich Hauptbahnhof
Bayerstraße 10A, 80335, Munich, Germany
Munich Hauptbahnhof Gl.5-10
Bayerstraße 10A, 80335, Munich, Germany
Munich Hauptbahnhof Gl.27-36
Bayerstraße 10A, 80335, Munich, Germany
354 km
Zurich
Zurich train station
Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Bahnhofplatz 7, 8001, Zurich, Switzerland

Munich to Zurich Train Information

Taking a train from Germany's Bavaria region gem, Munich, to the glorious Swiss city of Zurich is a great way to highlight your experience abroad. Modern and fast trains connect the two cities, passing numerous beautiful rural areas and small towns along the way. Apart from great modern onboard amenities and the fast travel speed of the trains, the Munich - Zurich train schedule offers numerous daily departures to select from, making travel between the two countries even easier.

Is there a direct train from Munich to Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train, running between these amazing cities. The Munich to Zurich distance is 354 km (220 mi), and a well-equipped EuroCity train can cover it in a matter of several hours, providing everything you need for a comfortable ride.

How to get from Munich to Zurich by train?

To catch the train, you need to go to the main Munich Hauptbahnhof Station that’s set in the city center and is easily accessible by public transport. All EuroCity trains are famous for their punctuality and provide up to 3 daily departures on this route, so there shouldn’t be any problems with choosing a train that works for your schedule. The overall Munich to Zurich train time is approximately 4 and a half hours, and all trains offer great onboard amenities, so you won’t have a chance to get tired of the journey.

Munich to Zurich Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
3 hrs 32 min
9 hrs 4 min
00:01
10:48
7
Afternoon trains
3 hrs 40 min
5 hrs 40 min
12:44
16:47
5
Evening trains
3 hrs 43 min
6 hrs 35 min
18:44
19:01
2
Night trains
8 hrs 29 min
8 hrs 29 min
23:51
23:51
1

Trains on Munich - Zurich Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Express train
3 hrs 32 min
$53
7
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
6 hrs 28 min
$80
2
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 2 changes
5 hrs 40 min
$80
5
TGV INOUI
Train with 1 change
8 hrs 29 min
$131
1
9 / 10 based on 56 reviews

Munich to Zurich Train Review & Rating

The Deutsche Bahn train we took was super fast

Courtney U. about traveling from Munich to Zurich