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Zurich → Munich · EuroCity-Express (SBB / DB)
Zurich → Munich
Switzerland to Bavaria without a boarding pass: the direct EC-E uses the new Alpine corridor via St. Margrethen and the Allgäu, sliding from Bahnhofstrasse shopping to Oktoberfest tables in about four hours.
≈4hDuration
0Transfers
5.5×CO₂ vs flying
From €35Ticket budget
TrainTransport
Booked 2–3 months ahead€29–55
Booked this week€60–78
One-way fares, per person, 2nd class · verified 4 Oct 2026
Day · Leg
Leg
| Leg | Transport / Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich → Munich | EC-E / EC | ≈4h |
Pass advice
Pass advice
No reservations needed — Swiss half-fare and German BahnCards both apply on this line.
Lake Konstanz appears briefly on some routings — a bonus fjord-scape of the Alps.
Munich Hauptbahnhof is a 15-minute walk from the Marienplatz old town.