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Munich to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Munich and Zurich takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 49m
Duration
324 km
Distance
CHF 85
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain train 88
  2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Winterthurtrain train Ir13 / ...
5h 10m
CHF 51–263

Munich to Zurich train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Munich and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munich is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Lindau-Reutin and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 324.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from München Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Lindau-Reutin, St. Margrethen SG, and Winterthur in around 5h 10m.

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