Day trip from Zürich to Munich
Munich lies 242 km (150 mi) east of Zürich, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 242 km (150 mi) apart, Munich is a realistic day trip from Zürich: about 3 h 56 min each way by road.
| Zürich | Munich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Germany |
| Population | 415,367 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) | 524 m (1,719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What changes when you arrive in Munich
Crossing from Switzerland into Germany: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book tours and tickets in Munich
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Staying in Munich
Our booking partner lists 873 places to stay in Munich. Of the 542 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (295), and 16 are five-star. Across 501 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 1,647,941 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Munich from Zürich?
242 km (150 mi) in a straight line, east of Zürich; by road roughly 295 km (183 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zürich to Munich by road?
About 3 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zürich and Munich?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Munich?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Munich?
Our booking partner lists 873 places to stay in Munich, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.