The average train between Zurich and Munich East takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Munich East. 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 every 4 hours between Zurich and Munich East. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Munich East at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Bregenz and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Munich East? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Munich East. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at München Hbf station via Bregenz station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Zurich to Munich East train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Munich East train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
The distance between Zurich and Munich East is 250.9 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Munich East via Bregenz, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Messestadt Ost in around 5h 26m.