There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Elmau by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 79212 / ...
7h 39m€108–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus 036 / ...
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
9h 44m€43–71Drive 476.5 km
- Drive from Vienna to Elmaucar 476.5 km
4h 57m€78–112Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hoetting to Klaistrain
5h 23m€110–316Train via Wien Hbf
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
7h 45m€83–124Fly to Munich International Airport, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane VIE - MUC
- Take the train from München Hbf to Klaistrain
7h 47m€142–339
Vienna to Elmau by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Elmau is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Elmau is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €75 - €120.
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, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Klais. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Elmau. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Mittenwald via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Vienna and Elmau is 550 km. The road distance is 476.5 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Elmau without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Vienna to Elmau, including transfers.
Vienna to Elmau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Vienna to Elmau train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Elmau is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Elmau, Germany?
WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €95–160 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Schloss Elmau via Munich central bus station, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Klais in around 9h 44m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Innsbruck Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–270
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–260
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- service@westbahn.at
- Website
- Westbahn
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- Westbahn
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Innsbruck Hoetting to Klais
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from München Hbf to Klais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Vienna to Elmau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.
Vienna to Elmau train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Elmau is 476 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Vienna to Elmau.
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