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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Vienna is to night train which costs €19 - €23 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Vienna is to car train and drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €130 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Vienna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Vienna?

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

How far is it from Munich to Vienna?

The distance between Munich and Vienna is 447 km. The road distance is 397.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €30 - €140.

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

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Vienna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Vienna train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Munich to Vienna?

The best way to get from Munich to Vienna is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 5h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €290 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Munich to Vienna bus arrive?

Munich to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where does the Munich to Vienna train arrive?

Munich to Vienna train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Munich to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Vienna is 398 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Munich to Vienna.

How do I get a train ticket from Munich to Vienna?

Book your Munich to Vienna train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Munich to Vienna?

Book your Munich to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4679+ hotels available in Vienna.

Can I share a ride from Munich to Vienna?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Munich and Vienna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Munich to Vienna - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Munich to Vienna by train, bus, night train, car, car train, rideshare, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
3h 54m
€30–140
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Ost to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 44m
€19–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N91 / ...
5h 30m
€21–55
Drive 397.9 km
1. Drive from Munich to Viennacar 397.9 km
3h 55m
€64–93
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain 1393
2. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Viennacar
3h 36m
€137–177
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Viennarideshare 397.9 km
4h 54m
€20–35
Fly Munich International Airport to Vienna International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MUC - VIE
4h 6m
€98–288
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane INN - VIE
4h 27m
€108–321
Fly Munich International Airport to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane MUC - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
6h 26m
€120–423
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
6h 14m
€90–348

Munich to Vienna by train

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Distance: 447.3 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Ostbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) every 2 hours. Tickets cost €21–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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