There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Munich by train, bus, night train, car, 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- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
4h 15m€45–170Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Ostnighttrain Nj
4h 43m€21–25Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus N136 / ...
5h 40m€30–50Drive 399 km
- Drive from Vienna to Munichcar 399 km
3h 57m€67–97Train via Salzburg
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain rjx 19910
- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Grafing Bahnhoftrain Re
5h 24m€41–80Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Vienna to Munich398.5 km
5h 16m€22Fly Vienna International Airport to Munich International Airport
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane VIE - MUC
4h 1m€116–313Train to Graz Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
- Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GRZ - MUC
5h 36m€113–488Fly Vienna International Airport to Innsbruck Airport, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
- Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Osttrain
5h 8m€128–377
Vienna to Munich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Munich is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Munich is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €65 - €100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Munich central bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Vienna and Munich is 456 km. The road distance is 399 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Munich without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €45 - €170.
The train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
Vienna to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Vienna to Munich train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Munich is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Munich, Germany?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 every 3 hours. Tickets cost €21–25 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Eight other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–270
Flights from Graz Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–700
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Innsbruck Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–290
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- informacio@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Night train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
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 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Vienna to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Vienna to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.
Vienna to Munich train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Munich is 399 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Vienna to Munich.
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Book your Vienna to Munich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vienna and Munich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.