Across the border · Germany → Switzerland
Munich to Zurich by private car
Munich to Zurich is about 315 km, roughly 3 hours 40 minutes by car without traffic. A private car with driver costs $745 for a sedan and $1,610 for a Mercedes, door to door, with the Swiss motorway vignette included. Switzerland is in Schengen but not in the EU customs union, so carry your passport and declare goods above the allowances. For trips that start in Switzerland, our sister service rideche.com covers Zurich and the Alps. Prices checked .
- Distance≈ 315 km
- By car≈ 3 h 40 min
- Price$745 per car
- Vignetteincluded
How long is the drive from Munich to Zurich?
About 315 km — roughly 3 hours 40 minutes without traffic, plus a short coffee stop if you like.
Do I need a passport to enter Switzerland by car?
Switzerland is in the Schengen area, so there is no systematic passport control, but it is outside the EU customs union and checks can happen at the border. Carry your passport and a Schengen visa if you need one. [1][2]
Is the Swiss motorway vignette included?
Yes — the vignette, fuel and tolls are in the price. The same car and driver take you from Munich to your address in Zurich.
Train or private car: which is better?
| Way | Good for | Watch out |
|---|---|---|
| Train (bahn.com / sbb.ch) | one or two people, light luggage | check connections and luggage space |
| Private car | families, groups, lots of luggage | door to door, stops on request |
| Car + rideche.com in Switzerland | onward to Zermatt, St. Moritz, Davos | Swiss routes booked on rideche.com |
Can you drive on to Swiss ski resorts?
Yes, on request; for regular transfers inside Switzerland use our sister service rideche.com, which has fixed Swiss routes.
Can we book the reverse trip Zurich → Munich?
Yes — it costs the same; choose “return” in the calculator.
Prices for these trips (USD per car)
| Route | Sedan | Minivan (7) | Minibus (Sprinter) | Premium (Mercedes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munich to Zurich (Switzerland) 315 km · one way | $745 | $1,005 | $1,780 | $1,610 |
| Munich Airport to Munich city 40 km · one way | $170 | $230 | $630 | $370 |
| Car with driver in Germany (per day) | $900 | $1,215 | $2,160 | $1,945 |
per car, not per person. 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online; full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Trips under $100 are paid in full online.
Questions
How much is Munich to Zurich by private car?
$745 sedan, $1,005 minivan (7), $1,610 Mercedes — per car, vignette included.
Is there a border check?
Possible — Switzerland is outside the EU customs union; carry your passport.
Can you pick us up at Munich Airport?
Yes; tell us the flight and we price MUC → Zurich on request.
Which language does the driver speak?
The standard driver speaks German and English; a Russian-speaking driver is free on request when available.
Can I cancel?
Yes — free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup (multi-day trips: 7 days before the start).
Who handles trips inside Switzerland?
Our sister service rideche.com.
Sources and checks
- Schengen visa policy — European Commission · checked
- Temporary reintroduction of border control — European Commission · checked
Numbers and dates on this page come from the sources below, checked on 27 October 2026. Rules, timetables and fair dates can change — check the official page before you travel.
Transfers
You may also need
- From Munich to Austria by private car: Salzburg, Innsbruck, Kitzbühel
- Landing at Munich Airport late at night: how to get to Munich
- Sister service: Transfers inside Switzerland — rideche.com
Checked by the RideDEU team on 27 October 2026. RideDEU is a booking service operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong).