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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Elmau is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Elmau is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Elmau?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Elmau. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Schloß Elmau via Munich central bus station and Mittenwald. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Vienna to Elmau?

The distance between Vienna and Elmau is 553 km. The road distance is 476.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Elmau without a car is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs €40 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Vienna to Elmau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Elmau bus from?

Vienna to Elmau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Elmau?

The best way to get from Vienna to Elmau is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Vienna to Elmau bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Elmau?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Elmau is 476 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Vienna to Elmau.

Where can I stay near Elmau?

There are 1185+ hotels available in Elmau.

Vienna to Elmau - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Elmau by train, bus, car, 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 Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
5h 59m
€78–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus N1395 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Mittenwald train stationbus 040
9h 41m
€40–65
Drive 476.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Elmaucar 476.5 km
4h 57m
€77–111
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, line 5404 train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hoetting to Mittenwaldtrain
5h 48m
€86–264
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train 968 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Mittenwaldtrain Rb6 / ...
8h 9m
€116–190
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane VIE - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
6h 23m
€147–337

Vienna to Elmau by bus

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9h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 552.8 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Schloß Elmau via Munich central bus station, Mittenwald train station, and Mittenwald in around 9h 41m.

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