What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Scharnstein?

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Scharnstein is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Munich to Scharnstein?

The fastest way to get from Munich to Scharnstein is to car train and drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €100 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Scharnstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Scharnstein. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Kirchenplatz, Scharnstein via Wels Steiningerweg Nord and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Scharnstein?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Scharnstein. However, there are services departing from Ostbahnhof and arriving at Scharnstein-Muehldorf via Wels Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Munich to Scharnstein?

The distance between Munich and Scharnstein is 278 km. The road distance is 214.1 km.

How do I travel from Munich to Scharnstein without a car?

The best way to get from Munich to Scharnstein without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Munich to Scharnstein?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Munich to Scharnstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Scharnstein bus from?

Munich to Scharnstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Scharnstein train from?

Munich to Scharnstein train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Ostbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Munich to Scharnstein?

The best way to get from Munich to Scharnstein is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Munich to Scharnstein bus arrive?

Munich to Scharnstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wels station.

Where does the Munich to Scharnstein train arrive?

Munich to Scharnstein train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Wels Hbf station.

Can I drive from Munich to Scharnstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Scharnstein is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Munich to Scharnstein.

Where can I stay near Scharnstein?

There are 483+ hotels available in Scharnstein.

Munich to Scharnstein - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Munich to Scharnstein by train, bus, car train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Scharnstein-Muehldorftrain Re
4h 13m
€47–108
Train via Salzburg
cheapest
1. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Freilassingtrain Re
2. Take the train from Freilassing to Attnang-Puchheimtrain 5075 / ...
6h 23m
€23–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Welsbus 951
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Kirchenplatz, Scharnsteinbus 1632 / ...
5h 28m
€26–42
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain 1393
2. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Scharnsteincar
1h 45m
€106–128
Train via München Hbf
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Scharnstein-Muehldorftrain Re
4h 23m
€47–109
Drive 214.1 km
1. Drive from Munich to Scharnsteincar 214.1 km
2h 31m
€35–50

Munich to Scharnstein by train

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4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Scharnstein, Austria?

You can take a train from Ostbahnhof to Scharnstein-Muehldorf via Wels Hbf in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Munich central bus station to Kirchenplatz, Scharnstein via Wels, Wels Steiningerweg Nord, Wels Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 28m.

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