City connection
Munich to Zurich by train
Hauptbahnhof Süd → Zürich HB
- Fastest
- 3 h 52 min
- Typical
- 4 h 7 min
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- Arverio Bayern GmbH, OEBB Personenverkehr AG Kundenservice, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, Bus München
Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.
How long does the train from Munich to Zurich take?
The fastest connection takes about 3 h 52 min; a typical journey takes around 4 h 7 min.
Is there a direct train from Munich to Zurich?
Yes — direct trains run on this route (Hauptbahnhof Süd → Zürich HB).
Which operators run trains from Munich to Zurich?
Arverio Bayern GmbH, OEBB Personenverkehr AG Kundenservice, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, Bus München.
Legendary routes through Munich or Zurich
- ICE Sprinter Berlin → Munich
- Nightjet Vienna → Zurich
- Gotthard Express Zurich → Milan
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