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 40m. 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 €122.

Distance: 356 km

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Bus
Flight

€79

Average price

€33

Average price

Cheapest

€248

Average price

5h 22m

Average total duration

4h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 40m

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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

Most popular bus company

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

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:05AM5h45
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
12:50PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30PM5h50
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
01:20AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS187
05:30PM1h00
Vienna International Airport
06:30PMMunich Airport
2801One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Westbahn
06:08AM3h52
Vienna Westbahnhof
10:00AMMunich Ost
961One-way
0 transfers
Westbahn
06:08AM4h06
Vienna Westbahnhof
10:14AMMunich Hbf
961One-way
0 transfers
Westbahn
08:08AM3h52
Vienna Westbahnhof
12:00PMMunich Ost
1131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM5h00
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
02:05PMMünchen, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)
531One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:15PM6h05
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
01:20AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:55PM5h50
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
10:45PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
391One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS189
07:50PM1h00
Vienna International Airport
08:50PMMunich Airport
2801One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesLX3569+LufthansaLX3626
05:15PM4h05
Vienna International Airport
09:20PMMunich Airport
3241One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesLH6335+LufthansaLH114
03:00PM3h10
Vienna International Airport
06:10PMMunich Airport
3351One-way
1 transfer

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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 €18.

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

A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Munich costing on average €19.

A bus is €112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Munich costing on average €130.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 55m.

Bus takes on average 5h 0m.

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 22 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 FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur, Eurobus SK to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Eurowings , LAER, Avion Express Malta, TUIfly, Air Dolomiti to go to Munich by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Sylt Shuttle Plus, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Munich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 14 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB, EuroNight, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
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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