How to travel from Munich to Vienna
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4.6Travel Information between Munich and Vienna
 Distance | 355 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train, coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | €14 - €140 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €14 • 5 h 5 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • €140 • 1 h 5 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 355 km by train, coach or flight to Vienna from Munich. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Munich to Vienna.
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How to get from Munich to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Munich to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Munich to Vienna
A variety of transport options are available for traveling from Munich to Vienna. The journey is just over 400 kilometers and flying is the fastest option. Direct bus routes usually take slightly longer than the equivalent train routes.
What is the best way to travel from Munich to Vienna?
Cheapest way to travel from Munich to Vienna
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Munich to Vienna. Coaches traveling from Munich to Vienna depart from Vienna ZOB and take approximately 5 hours to arrive at either Vienna Hütteldorf, Westbahnhof Europaplatz, or Südtiroler Platz. Coaches are an average of £18 cheaper than taking the train. Approximately 16 coaches travel from Munich to Vienna per day. Bus companies that travel from Munich to Vienna include Flixbus, Eurolines, and Hellö.
Fastest way to travel from Munich to Vienna
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Munich to Vienna. A Munich to Vienna usually only requires 55 minutes of flight time; however, when transport to and from the Vienna and Munich airports are taken into consideration, the journey will take approximately 4:15 h. Flights traveling from Munich to Vienna depart from Munich airport and arrive at Vienna's International airport. Airlines that fly directly from Vienna to Munich include Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines. Approximately 18 direct flights travel from Munich to Vienna every day.
Most popular way to travel from Munich to Vienna
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Munich to Vienna. Trains traveling from Munich to Vienna depart from Munich Hauptbahnhof and take approximately 4 hours to arrive at either Vienna Hauptbahnhof. There are approximately 20 trains traveling from Munich to Vienna every day, with the first departing Munich at 6:24 a.m. All trains that travel from Munich to Vienna are operated by Deutsche Bahn.
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You can travel by travel between Munich and Vienna with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines and Westbahn. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Westbahn is a train company based in Austria, offering services throughout the country. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains, including the EuroCity, InterCity, and RailJet. The EuroCity is a high-speed train that connects major cities in Austria, while the InterCity is a regional train that stops at smaller towns and villages. The RailJet is a luxurious train that offers a range of onboard amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. Westbahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Passengers can also purchase tickets online or at the station. The most popular routes for Westbahn include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. All of these routes offer frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to find a convenient time to travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Austrian Airlines is Austria’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy Class or Business Class for your next travel from Munich to Vienna.
FAQs: Travel from Munich to Vienna
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Vienna including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Vienna is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €14 compared to other travel options to Vienna:
Taking a coach costs €126 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €140.
Taking a coach costs €11 less than taking a train, which costs on average €25 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Munich to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Vienna that take longer:
Coach takes on average 5 h 5 min.
Train takes 4 h 3 min on average.
The distance from Munich to Vienna is approximately 355 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Vienna is:
- 18 coaches per day.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Munich and Vienna as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Munich to Vienna:
- Most travellers who purchase a coach ticket from Munich to Vienna depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Most travellers board their plane from Munich Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Most travellers catch their train from Munich Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Vienna:
- FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus or Eurobus SK can take you to Vienna by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Ourbus from Munich to Vienna for €14.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Lufthansa or Eurowings for flights to Vienna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings Munich to Vienna tickets on Omio for €140.
- Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet or ÖBB Nightjet can get you to Vienna by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Vienna for €25 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Vienna with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with FlixBus, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus or Eurobus SK with 15 direct coaches per day.
- Direct flight available with Austrian Airlines or Lufthansa Cityline (2) 5 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn or ÖBB 12 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Vienna as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Munich to Vienna.
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