Cost to drive from Zurich to Munich
Driving from Zurich to Munich covers 314 km (195 miles) and takes about 3h 32min without stops. At the latest average price in each country along the way, the fuel for the trip costs about €48 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Country by country: where the petrol money goes
The 22 L a typical petrol car burns on this drive, priced where it is burned.
Where to fill up
Filling up at these stops instead of wherever the tank runs low saves about €3 (5.4%).
- 1.Any station in Austriaat 107 km7.5 L at €1.82/L
Assumes a 50-litre tank that starts half full. Your car will differ — plan it with your own numbers.
Tolls and vignettes: €52.95 in vignettes (Switzerland: 2026 motorway vignette; Austria: 1-day vignette). Total: €98.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Prices are the average across every country on the route.
Driving Zurich → Munich in a family car, electric costs €29.78 less than petrol — 62% of the bill.
Zurich vs Munich: which end is cheaper?
The two ends of this route are priced by different markets, so where you fill up changes what the drive costs.
What if fuel prices move?
Booking this drive for later in the year? Pump prices swing with crude, season and tax changes — here is the same 314 km in a typical petrol car at four price levels.
Your car's mpg, tank and fuel level — plus tolls, route options and the cheapest stops.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving route between Zurich and Munich (314 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, work out how far it runs in each country, and price the fuel a typical car burns in each one at that place's latest published average. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the trip planner for your exact numbers, or check prices on the Switzerland fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to drive from Zurich to Munich?
The drive is 314 km (195 miles) and takes about 3h 32min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €47.71 in an average petrol car, €43.99 in a diesel, and €17.88 in an electric car, using the latest average price in each country along the way.
Which country has the cheapest petrol between Zurich and Munich?
Austria, at €1.82/L on average, against €2.26/L in Switzerland. Timing your fill-ups around that difference saves about €3 in a typical car.
How far is it from Zurich to Munich in miles and km?
About 195 miles or 314 kilometres by road — roughly 3h 32min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Zurich or Munich?
Petrol is cheaper in Switzerland (€2.26/L) than in Germany (€2.18/L), so fill up before you leave.
How many times will I need to fill up between Zurich and Munich?
None on the way. The drive needs about 22.0 L of petrol and a typical 55 L tank covers roughly 786 km, so one full tank at the start does the whole trip.
Is it cheaper to drive or fly from Zurich to Munich?
On fuel alone the drive costs about €48 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €12 each for four people, which is where driving usually wins. Against that, the drive takes 3h 32min without stops, and a fair comparison also counts tolls, parking, wear and any overnight stay.
What will this trip cost if fuel prices change?
At today's prices the petrol is about €48. A 10% rise takes it to €52, a 25% rise to €60, and a 10% fall to €43. Prices here refresh as each source publishes, so this page always reflects the latest figures.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Set the vehicle type on this page for an instant estimate, or open the FuelWide trip planner with your car's fuel economy, tank size and how full it is — it prices the drive state by state and suggests where refuelling is cheaper (state averages in the US, individual forecourt prices where a country publishes them).
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are the latest published averages for each country on the route (sources named on each price page); efficiency and electricity rates are typical estimates, and tolls are not included unless listed above. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.