Standard
- Power plugs
- WC
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£30
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£41
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 50 m
Buses on 18 Sept
22
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 22 buses from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf, including 22 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 241 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a flight costs an average of £195.
Distance: 241 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £111 Average Price | £195 Average Price | £89 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf:
A coach is £91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf costing on average £111.
A coach is £175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf costing on average £195.
Other travel options to Munich Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 59m.
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £70. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Munich Hbf coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:00 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 5h15 | 9:15 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
4734 | 4:05 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 3h50 | 7:55 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 3h50 | 10:50 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 4h50 | 12:50 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 3h50 | 12:15 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 4h45 | 14:30 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 5h30 | 16:35 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 3h50 | 15:20 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 5h00 | 16:35 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:45 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 5h05 | 19:50 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:15 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 3h50 | 19:05 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 3h55 | 19:45 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 3h50 | 19:50 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:15 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 5h15 | 21:30 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 4h50 | 22:30 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 3h55 | 0:30 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 4h30 | 1:05 München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Zurich HB to Munich Hbf run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:05, the last at 18:50. The fastest coach covers the 241 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 241 km |
Average bus duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 2:05 |
Last bus 18:50 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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