How to travel from Vienna to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €132.

Distance: 356 km

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Flight

€88

Average price

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€296

Average price

5h 23m

Average total duration

4h 53m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 22m

Average total duration

5h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 45m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

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from Vienna to Munich

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 368 · EC 212
    5:28 AM4h13
    Vienna Hbf
    9:41 AMMunich Hbf
    351One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 368 · EC 212
    5:28 AM4h13
    Vienna Hbf
    9:41 AMMunich Hbf
    351One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS183
    9:25 AM1h00
    Vienna International Airport
    10:25 AMMunich Airport
    2571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 407
    5:39 AM4h45
    Vienna Hbf
    10:24 AMMunich Hbf
    351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 760 · RJ 110
    5:28 PM4h13
    Vienna Hbf
    9:41 PMMunich Hbf
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 68
    6:28 PM4h04
    Vienna Hbf
    10:32 PMMunich Hbf
    661One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 AM5h45
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    12:50 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    391One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM5h00
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    2:05 PMMünchen, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)
    401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM5h35
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    2:40 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    401One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW7753 · EW7174
    4:00 PM4h20
    Vienna International Airport
    8:20 PMMunich Airport
    2051One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS185
    1:20 PM1h00
    Vienna International Airport
    2:20 PMMunich Airport
    2571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS181
    6:10 AM1h00
    Vienna International Airport
    7:10 AMMunich Airport
    2571One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Munich

Travel to Munich 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 Vienna to Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Munich is a bus with an average price of €32.

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

A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Munich costing on average €88.

A bus is €263 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Munich costing on average €296.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 53m.

Bus takes on average 5h 52m.

The Vienna to Munich distance is approximately 356 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Munich is:
  • Around 46 flights per day.
  • Around 23 trains per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Munich 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 Vienna to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Sylt Shuttle Plus, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Eurobus SK to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Avion Express Malta, Tuifly to go to Munich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, EuroNight, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
  • 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Eurobus SK.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Prague, Zurich, Salzburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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