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Travel from Munich Airport Terminal to Zurich Airport by train in 4 hours 12 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Munich Airport Terminal to Zurich Airport by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Munich Airport Terminal to Zurich Airport by train is 6 hours 23 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours 12 minutes. You'll usually find 30 trains per day traveling the 260 km between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there are no direct services to Zurich Airport. During your journey, you'll either be traveling with DB or SBB, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Munich Airport Terminal to Zurich Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from $43.54. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information, including our train schedule where you can view first and last train times, as well as tips on how to find cheap train tickets.
Munich Airport Terminal to Zurich Airport by train
It takes an average of 6h 23m to travel from Munich Airport Terminal to Zurich Airport by train, over a distance of around 162 miles (260 km). There are normally 30 trains per day traveling from Munich Airport Terminal to Zurich Airport and tickets for this journey start from $43.54 when you book in advance.
| First train | 1:24 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:24 pm | |
| Departure station | Munich Airport Terminal | |
| Arrival station | Zurich Airport | |
| Journey time | From 4h 12m | |
| Distance | 162 miles (260 km) | |
| Frequency | 30 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $43.54 | |
| Train and bus operators | BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB CFF FFS, Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa express bus Munich |
What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Munich Airport Terminal to Zurich Airport?
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Deutsche Bahn and SBB trains from Munich Airport Terminal to Zurich Airport
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The Deutsche Bahn Group is owned by the German State and controls the majority of rail traffic in Germany as well as in many border regions of the country. Every year, Deutsche Bahn transports several million passengers and many stations in Germany are served exclusively by DB trains, including the ICE, IC and EC fleet.
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The Swiss rail network is operated by SBB. SBB train ticket prices are based on travel and not on the type of trains. You will find available return tickets (standard price, one way or round trip), Multiple journey tickets (for six individual trips on a pre-determined itinerary) and the City-Ticket (including a one-day transportation pass from the city of departure or arrival).
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Munich Airport Terminal to Zurich Airport?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
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