City connection
Zurich to Munich by train
Zürich HB → Hauptbahnhof Süd
- Fastest
- 3 h 59 min
- Typical
- 4 h 12 min
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, OEBB Personenverkehr AG Kundenservice, Arverio Bayern GmbH, FlixBus-eu
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 Zurich to Munich take?
The fastest connection takes about 3 h 59 min; a typical journey takes around 4 h 12 min.
Is there a direct train from Zurich to Munich?
Yes — direct trains run on this route (Zürich HB → Hauptbahnhof Süd).
Which operators run trains from Zurich to Munich?
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, OEBB Personenverkehr AG Kundenservice, Arverio Bayern GmbH, FlixBus-eu.
Legendary routes through Zurich or Munich
- ICE Sprinter Berlin → Munich
- Nightjet Vienna → Zurich
- Gotthard Express Zurich → Milan
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