European trains
Trains from Munich to Zurich
Zurich from Munich is a journey west across the Allgäu, the hilly dairy country of southern Bavaria, to Lake Constance, where the line leaves Germany, and on through the orchards of eastern Switzerland and the city of Winterthur before reaching the lake and the city. It is a route for business between southern Germany and Swiss banking, for skiers heading into the Alps, and for visitors moving between the beer gardens of Munich and the lakeside of Zurich. A border lies on the way, and the landscape changes with it.
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- Straight-line distanceabout 240 kmThe rail route is longer; live times appear when you search
- RouteInternationalGermany to Switzerland
- ReturnSearchZurich to Munich
- Hotels62
- 5-star9
- 4-star22
- 3-star31
About the Munich to Zurich train
If you want the return, Zurich to Munich is looked up separately on this site, after the outbound and on its own date. This leg wants a day and a head count and gives back what runs then. Munich Hauptbahnhof, a short way west of Marienplatz, is the departure. The border means ID: bring whatever the operator asks for, and check the entry rules for Switzerland for your passport before you go. The train comes into Zürich Hauptbahnhof from the east, along the river Limmat, and leaves you where Bahnhofstrasse begins, with the old quarters on both sides of the river a short walk away. The lake at the other end of that street is where the city opens out, with boats, swimming spots and the promenade. Trams leave from the forecourt for the rest of the city. A night near the station suits a trip with an early train on, while the old quarter and the lake end of the city suit a weekend; the hotels shown here are a sample and the search holds the catalogue.
Where to stay in Zurich
4 of the 62 hotels in the catalogue for Zurich. The hotels listed are 5–11 km from ZRH.
FIVE Zurich - Luxury City Resort, Zürich★★★★★Hotel· WV234 Döltschiweg · Pool · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurantfrom₹16,681per night, indicative11 km from ZRH
Acasa Suites Zurich Oerlikon, Zürich★★★★Hotel· SYNXISBinzmühlestrasse 72 · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Barfrom₹18,474per night, indicative5 km from ZRH
Zurich Marriott Hotel, Zürich★★★★★Hotel· Marriott InternationalNeumuehlequai 42 · Pool · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Barfrom₹34,990per night, indicative8 km from ZRH
Storchen Zurich, Zürich★★★★★Hotel· PreferredWeinplatz 2 · Pool · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Barfrom₹73,555per night, indicative10 km from ZRH- Prices are indicative: the lowest rate found for 2 adults, 1 night on 10 Jan 2027, in INR, checked 10 Nov 2026. Live prices for your dates appear when you search.
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Trains from Munich to Zurich: questions
How far is Zurich from Munich by train?
Munich and Zurich are about 240 km apart in a straight line; the rail route is longer. Live journey times and fares for your date appear when you search trains from Munich to Zurich.
Can I book the return from Zurich to Munich?
Yes. Search trains from Zurich to Munich for the return; each direction has its own times and fares.
Is Munich to Zurich an international train journey?
Yes. Munich to Zurich runs from Germany to Switzerland, so carry the ID the operator asks for and check entry rules for Switzerland.
Destination, hotel and service details come from AI Concierge travel data; distances are straight-line. Availability and prices are shown live when you search.