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There are 11 ways to get from Munich to Vienna by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane

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Train

  1. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Wien Westbahnhof

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Night train

  1. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Wien Hbf

Train via Salzburg

  1. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
  2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf

Train via Salzburg #2

  1. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
  2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof

Train via Oper

  1. Take the train from Gare de München Ost Pbf to Gare de Wien Meidling

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna Erdberg

Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Vienna

Drive

  1. Drive from Munich to Vienna

Fly Munich to Vienna

  1. Fly from Munich (MUC) to Vienna (VIE)

Train, train to Innsbruck, fly to Vienna

  1. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufstein
  2. Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
  3. Fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Vienna (VIE)

Fly Munich to Graz, train

  1. Fly from Munich (MUC) to Graz (GRZ)
  2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbf

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The cheapest way to get from Munich to Vienna is to night train which costs €13 - €21 and takes 4h 32m.

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The quickest way to get from Munich to Vienna is to train which costs €40 - €100 and takes 3h 54m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Vienna Erdberg. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Muenchen Ost and arriving at Wien Westbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 54m.

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The distance between Munich and Vienna is 356 km. The road distance is 402.2 km.

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The best way to get from Munich to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €40 - €100.

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The train from Muenchen Ost to Wien Westbahnhof takes 3h 54m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

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Munich to Vienna train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Muenchen Ost station.

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The best way to get from Munich to Vienna is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €200 and takes 4h 1m.

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Map of how to get from Munich to Vienna.
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  • Distance: 355.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Muenchen Ost to Wien Westbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40 - €100 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna Erdberg every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30 - €45 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

Airlines
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich to Vienna
Ave. Duration
1h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €400
Flights from Innsbruck to Vienna
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €440
Flights from Munich to Graz
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€190 - €480
Flights from Munich to Graz via Vienna
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€200 - €500
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Munich to Vienna
Ave. Duration
1h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €400
Flights from Innsbruck to Vienna
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €440
Flights from Munich to Graz
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€200 - €500
Flights from Munich to Graz via Vienna
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€200 - €500
Air Dolomiti
Website
airdolomiti.it
Flights from Munich to Graz
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €380
Train operators
WESTbahn Gmbh
Phone
+43 1 89900
Email
meinenachricht@westbahn.at
Website
westbahn.at
Train from Muenchen Ost to Wien Westbahnhof
Ave. Duration
3h 54m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€40 - €100
Website
https://westbahn.at/en/
Advantage Ticket
€40 - €65
Standart Ticket
€65 - €100
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 39m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€14 - €35
Website
https://westbahn.at/en/
Advantage Ticket
€14 - €21
Standart Ticket
€24 - €35
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€30 - €70
Website
https://westbahn.at/en/
Advantage Ticket
€30 - €45
Standart Ticket
€45 - €70
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€7 - €20
Website
https://westbahn.at/en/
Advantage Ticket
€7 - €11
Standart Ticket
€13 - €20
Transdev
Phone
030 200730
Website
transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 47m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€26 - €40
Schedules at
transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufstein
Ave. Duration
1h 17m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€17 - €25
Schedules at
transdev.de
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 29m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€30 - €45
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 56m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€45 - €65
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from München Hbf to Kufstein
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€25 - €35
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Phone
+49 8024 997171
Email
kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
Website
brb.de
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 47m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€34 - €37
Schedules at
brb.de
Train from München Hbf to Kufstein
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€23 - €25
Schedules at
brb.de
Nightjet
Phone
+43 51717
Website
nightjet.com
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 47m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€21 - €200
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€140 - €200
Couchette Carriage
€70 - €100
Seating Carriage
€21 - €30
Train from München Hbf to Kufstein
Ave. Duration
58 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€17 - €200
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€140 - €200
Couchette Carriage
€70 - €100
Seating Carriage
€17 - €25
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
Ave. Duration
46 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€15 - €200
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€140 - €200
Couchette Carriage
€70 - €95
Seating Carriage
€15 - €22
Train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 43m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€25 - €200
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€140 - €200
Couchette Carriage
€75 - €110
Seating Carriage
€25 - €40
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 28m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€100 - €180
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Railjet
Phone
+43 51717
Website
oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 54m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€40 - €65
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€14 - €22
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€29 - €45
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Austrian Railways (ÖBB)
Phone
05 17 17
Website
oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
3h 26m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
€50 - €75
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
Ave. Duration
58 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€12 - €17
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€35 - €50
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
SNCF
Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
Phone
+386 129 13 332
Email
potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
Website
potniski.sz.si
Train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 36m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€13 - €25
Website
https://potniski.sz.si/en/
Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
€13 - €19
Regional Train Ticket
€13 - €17
Intercity 1st Class Ticket
€20 - €25
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna Erdberg
Ave. Duration
5h 30m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€30 - €45
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Munich to Vienna
Ave. Duration
4h 54m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
€21 - €35
Book at
blablacar.co.uk

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Munich to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Erdberg station.

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