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There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Munich by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane

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Train

  1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf

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Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from Vienna to Munich

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Munich central bus station

Train via Tullnerfeld

  1. Take the train from Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof to Tullnerfeld
  2. Take the train from Tullnerfeld to Muenchen Hbf

Night train

  1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10

Drive

  1. Drive from Vienna to Munich

Fly Vienna to Munich

  1. Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Munich (MUC)

Fly Vienna to Innsbruck, train

  1. Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Innsbruck (INN)
  2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
  3. Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf

Train to Graz, fly to Munich

  1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbf
  2. Fly from Graz (GRZ) to Munich (MUC)

Vienna to Munich by train

The train journey time between Vienna and Munich is around 4h 4m and covers a distance of around 456 km. Operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), WESTbahn Gmbh, Railjet and others, the Vienna to Munich train service departs from Wien Hbf and arrives in Muenchen Hbf. Typically 109 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

109 Weekly Trains
4h 4m Average Duration
€30 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Munich is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 5h 16m.

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The quickest way to get from Vienna to Munich is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 3h 54m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Munich central bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Muenchen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.

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The distance between Vienna and Munich is 356 km. The road distance is 402.9 km.

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The best way to get from Vienna to Munich without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €30 - €70.

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The train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Vienna to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.

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Vienna to Munich train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Wien Hbf station.

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The best way to get from Vienna to Munich is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 4h.

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Map of how to get from Vienna to Munich.
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  • Distance: 355.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €21 - €25 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Munich central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30 - €45 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

Airlines
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Munich
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €400
Flights from Vienna to Innsbruck
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €420
Flights from Graz to Munich
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€180 - €490
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Munich
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €400
Flights from Vienna to Innsbruck
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €420
Flights from Graz to Munich
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€190 - €1000
Air Dolomiti
Website
airdolomiti.it
Flights from Graz to Munich
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€210 - €2900
Train operators
WESTbahn Gmbh
Phone
+43 1 89900
Email
meinenachricht@westbahn.at
Website
westbahn.at
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Ost
Ave. Duration
3h 52m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€45 - €100
Website
https://westbahn.at/en/
Advantage Ticket
€45 - €65
Standart Ticket
€65 - €100
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
Ave. Duration
38 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€7 - €20
Website
https://westbahn.at/en/
Advantage Ticket
€7 - €11
Standart Ticket
€13 - €20
Railjet
Phone
+43 51717
Website
oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to München Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h 13m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€55 - €85
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Tullnerfeld to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
Ave. Duration
4h 22m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
€50 - €80
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€14 - €22
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€17 - €26
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 36m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€29 - €45
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
ÖBB Intercity
Phone
+43 (0)5 1717
Website
oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h 36m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€90 - €130
Website
https://www.oebb.at/
Train from Tullnerfeld to Muenchen Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€80 - €120
Website
https://www.oebb.at/
Night train from Wien Hbf to München Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h 36m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€90 - €130
Website
https://www.oebb.at/
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
Ave. Duration
6h 8m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€55 - €80
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
Ave. Duration
44 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€23 - €35
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 3m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€25 - €35
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Czech Railways (ČD)
Phone
+420 221 111 122
Email
info@cd.cz
Website
cd.cz
Train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
Ave. Duration
4h 58m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€30 - €70
Website
https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
2nd Class
€30 - €45
Business
€44 - €45
1st Class
€40 - €70
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€14 - €30
Website
https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
2nd Class
€14 - €21
Business
€20 - €21
1st Class
€19 - €30
Austrian Railways (ÖBB)
Phone
05 17 17
Website
oebb.at
Train from Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof to Tullnerfeld
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€7 - €10
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
Ave. Duration
57 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
€12 - €17
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€35 - €50
Website
https://www.oebb.at/en/
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
Ave. Duration
34 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€29 - €55
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Nightjet
Phone
+43 51717
Website
nightjet.com
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Kufstein
Ave. Duration
48 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€15 - €200
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€140 - €200
Couchette Carriage
€70 - €95
Seating Carriage
€15 - €22
Train from Kufstein to München Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 1m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€17 - €200
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€140 - €200
Couchette Carriage
€70 - €100
Seating Carriage
€17 - €25
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbf
Ave. Duration
2h 57m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€25 - €200
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€140 - €200
Couchette Carriage
€75 - €110
Seating Carriage
€25 - €40
Transdev
Phone
030 200730
Website
transdev.de
Train from Kufstein to Muenchen Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 16m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€17 - €25
Schedules at
transdev.de
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Phone
+49 8024 997171
Email
kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
Website
brb.de
Train from Kufstein to München Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 17m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€23 - €25
Schedules at
brb.de
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna Erdberg to Munich central bus station
Ave. Duration
5h 30m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€30 - €45
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
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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