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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Ettal is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Ettal is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Ettal?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Ettal. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Ettal Klostergasthof via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Vienna to Ettal?

The distance between Vienna and Ettal is 566 km. The road distance is 469.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Ettal without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 6m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Vienna to Ettal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Ettal bus from?

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

Train or bus from Vienna to Ettal?

The best way to get from Vienna to Ettal is to train via Munich which takes 7h 6m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Vienna to Ettal bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Ettal?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Ettal is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Vienna to Ettal.

Where can I stay near Ettal?

There are 2201+ hotels available in Ettal.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Ettal 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 via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10968 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-PartenkirchenRb6 / ...
7h 6m
€51–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationN136 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen station040 / ...
9h 3m
€27–54
Drive 469.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Ettal469.5 km
4h 40m
€77–111
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)VIE - INN
2. Take the train from Allerheiligenhoefe to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
6h 2m
€96–323
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen5404 / ...
7h 43m
€42–192
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)VIE - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
7h 20m
€115–303

Vienna to Ettal by train and bus

45Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 566.4 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Ettal Klostergasthof via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Ettal Klostergasthof via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 3m.

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