The average train between Munich and Zurich takes 11h 58m and the fastest train takes 11h 18m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Munich and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Munich is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Zurich at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Lindau-Reutin and take an average of 11h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Zurich station via Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
Munich to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Munich to Zurich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), ÖBB and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Munich and Zurich is 241.9 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Zuerich Hb via Lindau-Reutin and St. Margrethen Sg in around 5h 6m.