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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Grainau is to bus which costs €25 - €70 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Grainau is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Grainau?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Untergrainau Dorfplatz via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Grainau?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Grainau Zugspitzbahnhof via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Vienna to Grainau?

The distance between Vienna and Grainau is 559 km. The road distance is 480.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Grainau without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 7h 16m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Vienna to Grainau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Grainau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Vienna to Grainau train from?

Vienna to Grainau train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Grainau?

The best way to get from Vienna to Grainau is to train via Salzburg which takes 7h 16m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €70 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Vienna to Grainau bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vienna to Grainau train arrive?

Vienna to Grainau train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Grainau?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Grainau is 481 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Vienna to Grainau.

Where can I stay near Grainau?

There are 2582+ hotels available in Grainau.

Vienna to Grainau - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Grainau 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 Salzburg
best
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
7h 16m
€64–163
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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
9h 1m
€25–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Amstetten NÖtrain Drf / ...
2. Take the bus from Amstetten Bahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchenbus
8h 42m
Drive 480.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Grainaucar 480.7 km
4h 53m
€78–113
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
2. Take the train from Allerheiligenhoefe to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
6h 5m
€120–323
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain 5404 / ...
8h 5m
€87–178
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
7h 14m
€134–332

Vienna to Grainau by train

72Weekly Trains

7h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 559.3 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Grainau Zugspitzbahnhof via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Untergrainau Dorfplatz via Munich central bus station, Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 9h 1m.

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