There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Munich by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Recommended option
Train • 4 h 22 min
$65 - $110
Cheapest option
Bus • 6 h 5 min
$23 - $40
6 alternative options
Train via Salzburg Hbf • 5 h 1 min
$50 - $116
Train Flixtrain • 5 h 55 min
$52 - $77
Rideshare • 5 h 16 min
$26
Drive • 4 h 11 min
$50 - $80
Fly to Munich • 3 h 1 min
$96 - $346
Fly to Salzburg, train • 4 h 55 min
$118 - $373
Questions & Answers
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Munich, Munich central bus station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 h 5 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at München Hbf. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 4 h 22 min.
The distance between Vienna and Munich is 356 km. The road distance is 406.8 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Munich without a car is to train which takes 4 h 22 min and costs .
The train from Wien Hbf to München Hbf takes 4 h 22 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Vienna to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg station.
Vienna to Munich train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Munich is to train which takes 4 h 22 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6 h 5 min, you could also fly, which costs and takes 3 h 1 min.
The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Munich Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Vienna to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich, Munich central bus station.
- Distance: 222.3 miles
- Duration: 4 h 22 min
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Munich, Germany?
Austrian Railways (ÖBB) operates a train from Vienna to Munich once daily. Tickets cost $65 - $110 and the journey takes 4 h 22 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna to Munich 5 times a day. Tickets cost $23 - $40 and the journey takes 6 h 5 min.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $460
Flights from Vienna to Salzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $460
The national railway system of Austria, the OBB carried 209 million passengers on local and regional trains, and 35 million on long-distance trains in 2016 alone. The OBB’s 4865 km network covers 570 trains simultaneously at peak times, with one train leaving every 12 seconds, making it a supremely efficient way to travel around the country and surrounding region. The company’s extensive network connects cities in Austria, and adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia.
Contact Details
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $110
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
Train from Wien Mitte to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $70
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
Train from Salzburg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 2 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Vienna, Vienna Mitte to Salzburg, Salzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19 - $24
- Schedules at
- flixtrain.com
Train from Vienna, Vienna Meidling to Salzburg, Salzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19 - $24
- Schedules at
- flixtrain.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg to Munich, Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 5 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23 - $40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vienna to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Vienna to Munich train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at München Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Munich is 407 km. It takes approximately 4 h 11 min to drive from Vienna to Munich.
Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Vienna Airport to Munich Airport.
Book your Vienna to Munich train tickets online with Loco2.
Book your Vienna to Munich bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 764+ hotels available in Munich. Prices start at $68 USD per night.
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.
The best way to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport is to train which takes 16 min and costs .