How to travel from Munich to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €120.

Distance: 356 km

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€74

Average price

€32

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Cheapest

€317

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5h 10m

Average total duration

4h 40m

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6h 15m

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5h 45m

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4h 29m

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1h 29m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.1kg

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from Munich to Vienna

How to get from Munich to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Munich to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM5h30
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    2:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 PM5h30
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    11:30 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS190
    9:40 PM1h05
    Munich Airport
    10:45 PMVienna International Airport
    5611One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 113 · RJX 765
    8:15 AM4h17
    Munich Hbf
    12:32 PMVienna Hbf
    901One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnEC 115 · RJX 161
    10:16 AM4h16
    Munich Hbf
    2:32 PMVienna Hbf
    1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Westbahn969
    5:58 PM3h54
    Munich Ost
    9:52 PMVienna Westbahnhof
    841One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:50 AM5h10
    München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)
    12:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM5h40
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    4:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 AM5h40
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    12:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2646+Austrian AirlinesSN6003
    2:55 PM4h20
    Munich Airport
    7:15 PMVienna International Airport
    6301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS186
    3:30 PM1h05
    Munich Airport
    4:35 PMVienna International Airport
    6921One-way
    0 transfers
  • Croatia AirlinesOU437 · OU5500
    7:35 PM16h45
    Munich Airport
    12:20 PMVienna International Airport
    7491One-way
    1 transfer

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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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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Vienna:

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Vienna costing on average €26.

A bus is €103 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Vienna costing on average €120.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 3m.

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

The Munich to Vienna distance is approximately 356 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Vienna is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Autoherc, Swiss, Air Dolomiti to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Euroticket, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni, Eurobus SK, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, EuroNight.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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