There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Munich by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Ost
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Munich central bus station
6 alternative options
Night train
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Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Ost
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Vienna to Munich
Drive
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Drive from Vienna to Munich
Fly Vienna to Munich
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Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Munich (MUC)
Train to Graz, fly to Munich
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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbf
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Fly from Graz (GRZ) to Munich (MUC)
Fly Vienna to Innsbruck, train
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Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Innsbruck (INN)
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Take the train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
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Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
Vienna to Munich by train
The train journey time between Vienna and Munich is around 3h 52m and covers a distance of around 448 km. Operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet and others, the Vienna to Munich train service departs from Wien Westbahnhof and arrives in Muenchen Ost. Typically 96 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Munich is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 5h 16m.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Munich is to train which costs €35 - €110 and takes 3h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Munich central bus station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Muenchen Ost. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Vienna and Munich is 356 km. The road distance is 402.9 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Munich without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €35 - €110.
The train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Ost takes 3h 52m including transfers and departs hourly.
Vienna to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.
Vienna to Munich train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Munich is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €27 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €280 and takes 4h 4m.
- Distance: 355.7 km
- Duration: 3h 52m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Munich, Germany?
WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Ost every 4 hours. Tickets cost €36 - €41 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Munich central bus station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20 - €25 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430
Flights from Graz to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €1500
Flights from Graz to Munich via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €430
Flights from Vienna to Innsbruck
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €440
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430
Flights from Graz to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €410
Flights from Graz to Munich via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €430
Flights from Vienna to Innsbruck
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €440
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Graz to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €3100
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €36 - €41
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €24
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €26
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21 - €29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Website
- bahn.com
Night train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Nightjet
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- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €18
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €13
- Business
- €14 - €18
- 1st Class
- €14 - €18
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
The rail network in Poland is conveniently organised, with many connections between cities, making it an effective method of travelling around the country. Tickets for regional and express trains are affordable, with children, students, pensioners, people with disability and large families entitled to discounts. Trains have standard 1st and 2nd class reserved seating, and many overnight trains also offer sleepers and couchettes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 703 200 200
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €16
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Book at
- Poland Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €12
- 1st Class
- €12 - €16
- Website
- delfi.de
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Train from Kufstein to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from Kufstein to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna Erdberg to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €25
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB to Munich Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Vienna Stadioncenter to Munich Hackerbrücke
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €27
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vienna to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Munich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Vienna to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.
Vienna to Munich train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Muenchen Ost station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Munich is 403 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Vienna to Munich.
Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Vienna Airport to Munich Airport.
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The best way to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport is to train which takes 20 min and costs €3 - €11.