Moving from Switzerland – Munich
Moving from Switzerland to Munich: your moving company for your move to Munich
We plan your move from Switzerland to Munich from packing to end-of-tenancy cleaning in Switzerland – quote within 24 hours.
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Munich at a glance
Moving from Switzerland to Munich: what you should know about Munich
When moving from Switzerland to Munich, the details at your destination matter: where can the removal van stop, which zone may it enter, and where do you register? The route from Zurich is 313 kilometres.
As the state capital of Bavaria, Munich lies in the Alpine foothills on the Isar. (Source: de.wikipedia.org)
- State
- Germany
- Distance from Zurich
- 313 km by road, pure driving time around 3.5 hours (Source: router.project-osrm.org)
- City districts
- 25, including Altstadt-Lehel, Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt, Maxvorstadt, Schwabing-West, Au-Haidhausen, Sendling, Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, Bogenhausen (Source: de.wikipedia.org)
- Vehicle zone
- Munich low-emission zone
What makes a move to Munich special
- On site: The Isar flows through the city for 13.7 kilometres from south-west to north-east. (Source: de.wikipedia.org)
- On site: Anyone entering the low-emission zone without the right sticker or emissions standard pays a 100-euro fine plus fees. (Source: stadt.muenchen.de)
Process
Your move from Switzerland to Munich in 6 steps
Survey and quote
By WhatsApp video in around 20–25 minutes or on site. You will receive the quote for your move to Munich within 24 hours.
Customs documents for Switzerland
Swiss customs require an inventory list with both addresses for export – your current one and your new one in Munich. We prepare this list with you.
Secure parking in Munich
Munich has its own deadlines for the parking space in front of your new home – details in the section Parking on moving day.
Moving from Switzerland to Munich: transport over 313 km
According to the route planner, the pure driving time from Zurich is around 3.5 hours.
Import into Germany
We summarise the conditions German customs sets for duty-free import on the page Moving to Germany come together.
Unpacking, assembly and end-of-tenancy cleaning
In Munich, we carry furniture and boxes into the right rooms and assemble the furniture. In Switzerland, our team can also take care of end-of-tenancy cleaning with a handover guarantee on request.
Parking on moving day
Applying for a temporary no-parking zone in Munich
The Mobility Department (Temporary Orders, MOR-GB2.3) processes applications online via service.muenchen.de within 10 working days. For moves, a no-parking zone is ordered for a maximum of three calendar days. The signs must be put up no later than the fourth day before it takes effect. (Source: stadt.muenchen.de) To the city's application or information page.
We take this deadline into account when scheduling.
Access with the removal van
Munich low-emission zone: access rules
Munich's low-emission zone covers the Mittlerer Ring and the entire area inside it. Vehicles with a green sticker may enter; diesel vehicles also need to meet at least the Euro 5/V emissions standard. (Source: stadt.muenchen.de)
Since 1 July 2024, vehicles with a technically permissible total mass of more than 3.5 tonnes have generally been subject to tolls in Germany; vehicles of craft businesses are exempt under certain conditions. On Sundays and public holidays, lorries with a permissible total weight of over 7.5 tonnes may not drive from midnight to 10 pm for commercial or paid goods transport (§ 30 (3) StVO). (Source: balm.bund.de)
After moving in
Registering your residence in Munich
Anyone moving into a home in Germany must register with the registration authority within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 Federal Registration Act). (Source: lxgesetze.de) You must register in Munich within 14 days, free of charge, at one of the citizens' offices. Online registration is only possible for a main residence; a secondary residence must be registered in person. (Source: stadt.muenchen.de) Appointments and city information.
In Switzerland, you deregister with your municipality of residence before moving abroad. It is best to arrange international mail forwarding early.
Less volume, lower costs
What should not go to Munich
Every cubic metre that does not travel to Munich saves loading space. We dispose of furniture you are not taking with you in Switzerland before the move, for CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
Bulky waste collections are handled by the AWM (Munich waste management company) after registration via an email form, with a waiting time of 1 to 2 weeks for the standard service. It costs a 50-euro call-out fee plus 20 euros per m³ or part thereof. (Source: awm-muenchen.de) To the bulky waste page.
Services
Everything from a single source for your move to Munich
- Furniture assembly: we dismantle in Switzerland and reassemble in Munich.
- Storage: Interim storage from CHF 15.– per m³ per month if you move into your Munich home later.
- Packaging: Glass, pictures and electronics packed safely against breakage.
- Disposal: anything that is not coming with you, for CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
- Apartment handover: End-of-tenancy cleaning in Switzerland with handover guarantee.
Costs
How much does a move from Switzerland to Munich cost?
The cost of your move to Munich depends on your household contents and the conditions on site. The following points are factored into the quote:
- Volume: How many cubic metres are going determines the size of the vehicle.
- Route: 313 km from Zurich, pure driving time around 3.5 hours.
- Access: Floors, lift, carrying distances and whether a furniture lift is needed.
- Parking permit: Fees and signs according to Munich's rules.
- Additional services: Packing, assembly, storage, end-of-tenancy cleaning, disposal.
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Moving from Switzerland to Munich – Quote within 24 hours
Your move to Munich starts with just a few details. We check the volume and route and get back to you with your quote within 24 hours.
- End-of-tenancy cleaning in Switzerland with handover guarantee.
- Quote within 24 hours – personally from our team.
- 20% new-customer discount on all services.
- Free and no-obligation – you only decide after receiving the quote.
Free on-site survey
Moving to Munich: survey by video or on site
The WhatsApp video survey takes around 20–25 minutes. Prefer in person? Choose «on site». You will receive your quote for Munich within 24 hours.
- Takes approx. 20–25 minutes
- On site at your home or conveniently via WhatsApp video
- Quote within 24 hours – with a 20% new-customer discount
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Further destinations
More cities in Germany and other countries
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about moving from Switzerland to Munich
How far is a move from Switzerland to Munich?
From Zurich it is 313 kilometres by road, with a pure driving time of around 3.5 hours. Breaks and customs clearance come on top.
Do I need a permit for the removal van in Munich?
For a no-parking zone, yes: apply to the Mobility Department at least 10 working days in advance. For moves, it is valid for a maximum of three calendar days.
Is the removal van allowed into Munich city centre?
Inside the Mittlerer Ring only with a green sticker. If the removal van is a diesel, it must meet at least Euro 5/V.
Where and by when do I need to register in Munich?
At a Munich citizens' office or – for your main residence – online, in each case within 14 days. Registration is free of charge.
Are household goods from Switzerland duty-free in Germany?
Household effects can be imported into Germany free of duties if the customs requirements are met. We summarise the conditions on the page Moving to Germany.
How much does a move from Switzerland to Munich cost?
That depends on volume, distance, access and additional services. After a free survey by video or on site, you receive your quote within 24 hours.
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Related services and guides
Official authorities: BAZG: moving abroad · ch.ch: moving abroad · German customs: requirements for household goods
