What is the cheapest way to get from München to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from München to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from München to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from München to Zurich is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between München and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from München to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Ramling and arriving at Zürich via Passau Hbf and Regensburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between München and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from München to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Kalteneck and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Passau Hbf, Wels Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Buchs Sg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from München to Zurich?

The distance between München and Zurich is 560 km. The road distance is 488.5 km.

How do I travel from München to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from München to Zurich without a car is to bus which takes 10h 9m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 110.

How long does it take to get from München to Zurich?

It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from München to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the München to Zurich bus from?

München to Zurich bus services, operated by DB SEV GmbH, depart from Passau Hbf station.

Where do I catch the München to Zurich train from?

München to Zurich train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Passau Hbf station.

Train or bus from München to Zurich?

The best way to get from München to Zurich is to bus which takes 10h 9m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 300 and takes 11h.

Where does the München to Zurich bus arrive?

München to Zurich bus services, operated by DB SEV GmbH, arrive at Regensburg Hbf station.

Where does the München to Zurich train arrive?

München to Zurich train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Wels Hbf station.

Can I drive from München to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between München to Zurich is 489 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from München to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1259+ hotels available in Zurich.

München to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 7 ways to get from München to Zurich by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus Re50
2. Take the bus from Regensburg to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 9m
CHF 46–109
Train
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
11h
CHF 87–293
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Re
2. Take the nighttrain from Wels Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
14h 3m
CHF 53–151
Drive 488.5 km
1. Drive from München to Zurichcar 488.5 km
4h 36m
CHF 79–114
Bus via Hutthurm, Bayerwaldstraße
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus Re50
2. Take the bus from Regensburg central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N199 / ...
11h 32m
CHF 47–112
Bus, train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Plattlingbus
2. Take the train from Plattling to Landshuttrain
3. Take the train from Landshut(Bay)Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
6h 25m
CHF 142–344
Bus, train, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Plattlingbus
2. Take the train from Plattling to Landshuttrain
3. Take the train from Landshut(Bay)Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 39m
CHF 175–446

München to Zurich by bus

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Distance: 559.6 km
Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between München, Bavaria, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Ramling to Zürich via Passau Hbf, Regensburg Hbf, and Regensburg in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalteneck to Zuerich Hb via Passau Hbf, Wels Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Buchs Sg in around 11h.

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