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Deutsches Museum
One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with extensive interactive exhibits on engineering, transport, physics, and aviation.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Hbf to Munich Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna Hbf to Munich Hbf will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 57 trains that leave Vienna Hbf for Munich Hbf on Sat, Jun 20, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 357 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 14 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 15 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.
RJX19972 · RE5
IC 407
EC 1218
EC 1210
ICE 1212
RJX 19916 · EC 114
RJX19916+
EC 114
RJX 262
RJX 19938 · EC 212
RJX 64Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $146.
Distance: 221 miles (357 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $276 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m 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 Vienna Hbf to Munich Hbf:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna Hbf to Munich Hbf costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $222 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna Hbf to Munich Hbf costing on average $276 (€226).
Other travel options to Munich Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Tickets start at around $117 (€96) compared to roughly $95 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.09 (€-18.10). The journey takes 4h 47m versus 4h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Hbf to Munich Hbf trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 407 | Delayed 3:39 AM 5:39 AMVienna Hbf | 5h00 | 8:39 AM 8:39 AMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 407 | Delayed 3:39 AM 5:39 AMVienna Hbf | 5h00 | 8:39 AM 8:39 AMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1218 | On time 7:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h48 | 12:01 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1218 | On time 7:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h48 | 12:01 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19910 · RE5 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h53 | 12:21 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 19910+ 79022 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h53 | 12:21 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 19950+ 79022 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h53 | 12:21 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 544+ RJX 262 | On time 7:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h46 | 12:43 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h15 | 12:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 262 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h15 | 12:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1216 | On time 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h41 | 1:54 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1216 | On time 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h41 | 1:54 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19912 · RE5 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h52 | 2:20 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 19912+ 79026 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h52 | 2:20 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h16 | 2:44 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 60 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h16 | 2:44 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1214 | On time 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h41 | 3:54 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1214 | On time 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h41 | 3:54 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h26 | 3:54 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19976+ ICE 1214 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h26 | 3:54 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 642+ RJX 62 | On time 11:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h46 | 4:43 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h15 | 4:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 62 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h15 | 4:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 644+ EC 114 | On time 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h45 | 5:42 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 19916 · EC 114 | On time 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h14 | 5:42 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19916+ EC 114 | On time 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h14 | 5:42 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 646+ RJX 64 | On time 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h46 | 6:43 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 64 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h15 | 6:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 64 | On time 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h15 | 6:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 648+ RJ 112 | On time 2:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h49 | 7:46 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1212 | On time 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h43 | 7:56 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1212 | On time 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h43 | 7:56 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 19918 · RJ 112 | On time 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h18 | 7:46 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 187+ RJ 112 | On time 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h18 | 7:46 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 740+ RJX 66 | On time 3:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h50 | 8:47 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 66 | On time 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h19 | 8:47 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 66 | On time 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h19 | 8:47 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 742+ RJ 110 | On time 4:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h54 | 9:51 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 1210 | On time 5:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h46 | 9:59 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1210 | On time 5:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h46 | 9:59 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 19970 · RJ 110 | On time 5:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h23 | 9:51 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19970+ RJ 110 | On time 5:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h23 | 9:51 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 744+ RJX 68 | On time 5:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h54 | 10:51 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68 | On time 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h23 | 10:51 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 68 | On time 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h23 | 10:51 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19972 · RE5 | 7:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h50 | 12:18 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 19972+ 79404 | 7:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h50 | 12:18 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
RJ 820 · REX 5052+ 79014 | 12:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h45 | 9:13 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE5+ RJ 820+ REX 2 | 12:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h45 | 9:13 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 848+ EC 212 | On time 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h46 | 9:43 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 19938 · EC 212 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h15 | 9:43 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19938+ EC 212 | On time 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h15 | 9:43 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 540+ RJX 260 | On time 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h46 | 10:43 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h15 | 10:43 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 260 | On time 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h15 | 10:43 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Vienna Hbf to Munich Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (357 km) distance in 4h 3m.
Distance 221 miles (357 km) |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
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One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with extensive interactive exhibits on engineering, transport, physics, and aviation.
Major Old Masters gallery featuring European paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Durer, Rubens, and Raphael.
Large modern and contemporary art museum combining art, design, architecture, and graphic collections in one landmark building.
One of the world's largest urban parks, famous for long walks, river surfing viewpoints, and open green space.
Historic central market area popular for atmosphere, local specialties, and people-watching, even if you are not shopping.
Elegant square framed by major historic buildings, a key stop on central walks through old Munich.
Traditional Munich veal sausages gently heated and served with sweet mustard and a pretzel. A classic Bavarian late-morning specialty strongly associated with the city.
The iconic Bavarian pretzel with a dark crust and soft center. It is a daily staple in Munich, often eaten with beer, sausage, or Obatzda.
A Bavarian beer-cheese spread made from camembert, butter, paprika, and onion, usually served with bread or pretzels in beer halls and gardens.
Refined fine-dining restaurant in Munich known for modern tasting menus, elegant service, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Long-established central restaurant known for reliable Bavarian standards, wood-paneled rooms, and fresh Augustiner beer from wooden barrels.
Well-known traditional Bavarian restaurant near the old town, popular for roast pork, dumplings, and excellent regional beer.
Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station. Budget food is manageable, but hotels and sit-down dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up in taxis; small tips are optional in cafes.
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