- Must visit
Deutsches Museum
One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with extensive interactive exhibits and landmark collections spanning physics, aviation, energy, and engineering.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 24 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Munich will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 22 buses that leave Vienna for Munich on Mon, Jun 01, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 356 km distance in an average of 5 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich)
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(Vienna -> Brno) · (Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich)
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FlixBusOmio 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 $24. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $164.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $368 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Munich:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Munich costing on average $109 (€88).
A bus is $327 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Munich costing on average $368 (€296).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€32) compared to roughly $97 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€46). The journey takes 5h 52m versus 4h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni, Infobus, Eurobus SK.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:39AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 10h36 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:36PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 11h09 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Munich buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:00 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 6h15 | 11:15 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h45 | 12:50 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich) | 7:45 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 13h30 | 9:15 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Brno) · (Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich) | 8:45 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 12h30 | 9:15 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h00 | 2:05 PM München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h35 | 2:40 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h30 | 3:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich) | 10:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h36 | 9:15 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 6h05 | 5:35 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h40 | 6:25 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h40 | 7:35 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h50 | 10:45 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h45 | 11:20 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h15 | 10:50 PM München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 6h10 | 1:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h50 | 1:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h35 | 2:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 6h35 | 6:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 6h15 | 6:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Cracow) · (Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich) | 11:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 14h20 | 2:15 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 1:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 5h55 | 7:05 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 6h00 | 8:20 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vienna to Munich run on average 20 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Munich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Munich trip today.
One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with extensive interactive exhibits and landmark collections spanning physics, aviation, energy, and engineering.
Major old masters gallery featuring European paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Durer, Rubens, and Raphael.
Leading museum complex for modern and contemporary art, design, architecture, and works on paper, all under one roof.
One of the world's largest urban parks, popular for long walks, river views, open lawns, and the Eisbach surfers.
Historic open-air market area in the old town, popular for atmosphere, local character, and people-watching even if you are not shopping.
Large park and event zone built for the 1972 Olympics, known for its sweeping landscape design, stadium architecture, and city views from Olympic Hill.
Traditional Munich veal and pork sausage, gently heated and typically eaten in the morning with sweet mustard and a pretzel. It is one of the city’s most iconic specialties.
Roasted pork knuckle with crisp skin, usually served with potato dumplings or cabbage. A classic hearty Bavarian beer hall dish strongly associated with Munich.
A Bavarian cheese spread made from Camembert, butter, paprika, and onion, commonly served with bread or pretzels in beer gardens. It is a beloved Munich snack.
Refined dining restaurant linked to the famous delicatessen, offering upscale cuisine and polished service. Suitable for a more elegant Munich food experience.
Established Bavarian beer garden and restaurant known for Augustiner beer, roast meats, and a classic local atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating.
Respected traditional inn particularly known for dumplings and regional Bavarian cooking, with a warm and authentic neighborhood feel.
Prices are high by German standards, especially for hotels and dining, but transit and bakeries remain manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service and tell the server the total when paying.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Munich by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Munich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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