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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Zurich Airport
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£79
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£96
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
3 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
3 h 45 m
Trains on 20 Sept
5
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Zurich Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Zurich Airport will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 5 trains from Munich to Zurich Airport, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 238 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 46 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.
ECE 1968:323h45Munich Hbf12:17Zurich Airport£791One-way0 changes- ECE 19410:313h46Munich Hbf14:17Zurich Airport£981One-way0 changes
EC 1968:323h45Munich Hbf12:17Zurich Airport£1001One-way0 changes- EC 19212:323h45Munich Hbf16:17Zurich Airport£1001One-way0 changes
- EC 19410:313h46Munich Hbf14:17Zurich Airport£1001One-way0 changes
- ECE 1968:323h45Munich Hbf12:17Zurich Airport£791One-way0 changes
- EC 1968:323h45Munich Hbf12:17Zurich Airport£1001One-way0 changes
- EC 19212:323h45Munich Hbf16:17Zurich Airport£1001One-way0 changes
- ECE 19410:313h46Munich Hbf14:17Zurich Airport£981One-way0 changes
- EC 19410:313h46Munich Hbf14:17Zurich Airport£1001One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Munich to Zurich Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Zurich Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £474.
Distance: 238 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£85 Average Price | £474 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Zurich Airport:
A coach is £56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Zurich Airport costing on average £85.
A coach is £445 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Zurich Airport costing on average £474.
Other travel options to Zurich Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Coach takes on average 4h 58m.
Tickets start at around £85 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-35.35. The journey takes 3h 45m versus 3h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Munich to Zurich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Zurich Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 196 | On time 8:32 Munich Hbf | 3h45 | 12:17 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| EC 196 | 8:32 Munich Hbf | 3h45 | 12:17 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| ECE 194 | On time 10:31 Munich Hbf | 3h46 | 14:17 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| EC 194 | 10:31 Munich Hbf | 3h46 | 14:17 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| EC 192 | 12:32 Munich Hbf | 3h45 | 16:17 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Zurich Airport
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Trains from Munich to Zurich Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 10:48. The fastest train covers the 238 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 238 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 10:48 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Munich to Zurich Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Munich and Zurich Airport from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
FAQs: Munich to Zurich Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Zurich Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Zurich Airport
Most Munich to Zurich Airport trains use the München Hbf to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Munich and Zurich Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to München Hbf from Munich city centre
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf train station facilities and services
München Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
Getting to München Hackerbrücke from Munich city centre
München Hackerbrücke is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hackerbrücke train station facilities and services
München Hackerbrücke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Augustiner Bräustuben, Lenz, Das Bad, Subway
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München Hackerbrücke. ATMs are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hackerbrücke. Information desks are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München Hackerbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Theresienhöhe, Hotel Schweiz, Hotel Uhland, Germania.
Getting to München Ost from Munich city centre
München Ost is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Ost train station facilities and services
München Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Haidhauser Augustiner, Burger King, Tassilogarten, Mitani
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München Ost. ATMs are available at München Ost.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Ost. Information desks are available at München Ost.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Ost.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Munich City, MOMA1890, Mk Hotel, Hotel Pension Christl.
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