- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
4 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 16 m
Trains per day
90
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich Hbf to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich Hbf to Vienna will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 90 trains that leave Munich Hbf for Vienna on Wed, Jul 15, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 357 km distance in an average of 4 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 16 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 4 h 17 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.
RJ 1293+
IC 843
RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 821
RE5+
EC 463
RE5 · RJX13483
RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 821
EC 115 · RJX 186
ICE 117+
RJX19977
EC 115+
RJX 186
EC 213+
RJX19919
EC 213 · RJX 19919Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich Hbf to Vienna 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 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $146.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $398 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Munich Hbf to Vienna:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich Hbf to Vienna costing on average $105 (€87).
A bus is $346 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich Hbf to Vienna costing on average $398 (€328).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (4h 45m by train vs 4h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $105 (€87) compared to roughly $94 (€77) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, EuroNight.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Munich Hbf to Vienna trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 61 | On time 7:09 AM Munich Hbf | 4h23 | 11:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 61 · RJX19981 | On time 7:09 AM Munich Hbf | 4h48 | 11:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 61 | On time 7:09 AM Munich Hbf | 4h23 | 11:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
961 | 7:32 AM Munich Hbf | 4h20 | 11:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1211 | On time 8:03 AM Munich Hbf | 4h44 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1211 | On time 8:03 AM Munich Hbf | 4h44 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 113 · RJX 19975 | On time 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 12:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 113+ IC 641 | On time 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 5h21 | 1:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJ 113+ RJX19975 | On time 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 12:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 113+ RJX19975+ RJ 659 | On time 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 4h51 | 12:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJ 113+ IC 641 | On time 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 4h57 | 1:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ 963 | 8:43 AM Munich Hbf | 5h09 | 1:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ 915 | 8:43 AM Munich Hbf | 5h39 | 2:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ 917 | 8:43 AM Munich Hbf | 6h39 | 3:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RJX 63 | On time 9:13 AM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 63 | On time 9:13 AM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 63 · RJX19983 | On time 9:13 AM Munich Hbf | 4h44 | 1:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ 921 | 9:47 AM Munich Hbf | 7h35 | 5:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ 917 | 9:47 AM Munich Hbf | 5h35 | 3:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ 919 | 9:47 AM Munich Hbf | 6h35 | 4:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
EC 115 · RJX 186 | On time 10:16 AM Munich Hbf | 4h16 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 186+ EC 115 | On time 10:16 AM Munich Hbf | 4h16 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 115+ RJX 186+ RJ 551 | On time 10:16 AM Munich Hbf | 4h41 | 2:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
EC 1213 | On time 10:21 AM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1213 | On time 10:21 AM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1213+ IC 645 | On time 10:21 AM Munich Hbf | 5h06 | 3:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 65 | On time 11:13 AM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 65 · RJX19985 | On time 11:13 AM Munich Hbf | 4h44 | 3:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 65 | On time 11:13 AM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 65+ IC 647 | On time 11:13 AM Munich Hbf | 4h50 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 65+ IC 647 | On time 11:13 AM Munich Hbf | 5h14 | 4:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
965 | 11:30 AM Munich Hbf | 4h22 | 3:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1215 | On time 12:09 PM Munich Hbf | 4h38 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1215 | On time 12:09 PM Munich Hbf | 4h38 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 117 · RJX 19977 | On time 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 4h16 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117+ RJX19977 | On time 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 4h16 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117+ IC 649 | On time 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 5h11 | 5:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117+ RJX19977+ RJ 113 | On time 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 4h41 | 4:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJX 67 | On time 1:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 67 | On time 1:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 67 · RJX13477 | On time 1:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h44 | 5:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 1:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h50 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 1:13 PM Munich Hbf | 5h14 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
79023+ RJX 19915 | 1:47 PM Munich Hbf | 4h45 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE5 · RJX19915 | 1:47 PM Munich Hbf | 4h45 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE5 · RJX19915+ RJ 555 | 1:47 PM Munich Hbf | 5h10 | 6:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
EC 1217 | On time 2:21 PM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1217+ IC 743 | On time 2:21 PM Munich Hbf | 5h06 | 7:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC 1217 | On time 2:21 PM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 69+ IC 745 | On time 3:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h50 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 69 | On time 3:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 69 · RJX13479 | On time 3:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h44 | 7:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 69+ IC 745 | On time 3:13 PM Munich Hbf | 5h14 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 69 | On time 3:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
967 | 3:32 PM Munich Hbf | 4h20 | 7:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5+ IC 747 | 3:47 PM Munich Hbf | 5h16 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE5 · RJX19957 | 3:47 PM Munich Hbf | 4h45 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ IC 747 | 3:47 PM Munich Hbf | 5h40 | 9:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
79029+ RJX 19917 | 3:47 PM Munich Hbf | 4h45 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE5 · RJX19957 | 3:47 PM Munich Hbf | 5h10 | 8:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 261 | On time 5:12 PM Munich Hbf | 4h20 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 261+ IC 749 | On time 5:12 PM Munich Hbf | 4h51 | 10:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 261+ IC 749 | On time 5:12 PM Munich Hbf | 5h15 | 10:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 261 | On time 5:12 PM Munich Hbf | 4h20 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 261+ RJ 757 | On time 5:12 PM Munich Hbf | 4h45 | 9:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC 213 · RJX 19919 | On time 6:15 PM Munich Hbf | 4h17 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19919+ EC 213 | On time 6:15 PM Munich Hbf | 4h42 | 10:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX19919+ EC 213 | On time 6:15 PM Munich Hbf | 4h17 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1219 | On time 6:21 PM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1219 | On time 6:21 PM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1219+ CJX 9+ S 7 | On time 6:21 PM Munich Hbf | 5h20 | 11:41 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 406 | On time 6:27 PM Munich Hbf | 4h46 | 11:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 406 | On time 6:27 PM Munich Hbf | 4h46 | 11:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 406+ CJX 9+ S 7 | On time 6:27 PM Munich Hbf | 5h44 | 12:11 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
79039+ RJX 13483 | 6:44 PM Munich Hbf | 4h48 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE5 · RJX13483 | 6:44 PM Munich Hbf | 4h48 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE5 · RJX13483+ S 7 · S 2 | 6:44 PM Munich Hbf | 5h27 | 12:11 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RJ 1293 · IC 843 | On time 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 4h51 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 843+ RJ 1293 | On time 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 4h51 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 843+ S 7+ RJ 1293+ S 2 | 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 5h29 | 12:41 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RJX19937+ NJ 295 | 7:59 PM Munich Hbf | 4h36 | 12:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19937+ NJ 295+ S 7 · S 1 | 7:59 PM Munich Hbf | 5h12 | 1:11 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 821 | On time 8:16 PM Munich Hbf | 9h19 | 5:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 821 | On time 8:16 PM Munich Hbf | 9h41 | 5:57 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 821 | On time 8:16 PM Munich Hbf | 9h19 | 5:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE5 · RJX 769 | 11:51 PM Munich Hbf | 8h06 | 7:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ EC 463 | 11:51 PM Munich Hbf | 6h41 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ EC 463+ RJ 563 | 11:51 PM Munich Hbf | 7h06 | 6:57 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
RJX 265 | On time 6:04 AM Munich Hbf | 4h28 | 10:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 265+ IC 547 | On time 6:04 AM Munich Hbf | 5h23 | 11:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 265 | On time 6:04 AM Munich Hbf | 4h28 | 10:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 265+ RJ 657 | On time 6:04 AM Munich Hbf | 4h53 | 10:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 265+ IC 547 | On time 6:04 AM Munich Hbf | 4h59 | 11:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Munich Hbf to Vienna run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (357 km) distance in 4h 4m.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 5:35 AM |
Last train 10:51 PM |
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