Trains from Vienna to Munich

Trains in Europe are an effective way of traveling between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes. Trains from Vienna to Munich are operated by Deutsche Bahn and take 4 and 10 hours to arrive in Munich depending on the service chosen. There are usually 21 trains traveling from Vienna to Munich per day. Some trains are direct; however, most trains require a transfer in either Salzburg or Plattling. The first train departs Vienna at 5:30 a.m. while the last leaves at 11:54 p.m. Vienna to Munich trains depart from either Wien Hauptbahnhof or Wien Westbahnhof and arrive at München Hauptbahnhof.

Vienna to Munich Trains: General Information

Travelers can usually offset some of cost of Vienna to Munich train tickets by planning ahead and checking the prices before booking.

• All Vienna to Munich trains are run by Deutsche Bahn.
• Some Vienna to Munich trains are direct; however, most journeys require at least 1 transfer, usually in either Salzburg or Plattling. Occasional journeys require 4 transfers. All trains depart from either Wien Hauptbahnhof or Westbahnhof and arrive at München Hauptbahnhof.
• The Vienna to Munich train journey takes as little as 4 hours to arrive in Munich.
• Most travelers book their Vienna to Munich train tickets 1 day in advance of the travel date.

Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Vienna to Munich trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:

• It is 17% cheaper on average to book a Vienna to Munich train a day ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket at the station.
• Vienna to Munich trains are 29% cheaper on average when booked a week ahead of the travel date.
• Vienna to Munich train costs are 35% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.

Taking the Train from Vienna

Most trains depart from Wien Hauptbahnhof (or central train station) located in Vienna's city center. Other trains depart from Wien Westbahnhof located at Europaplatz 2 and is well connected to Vienna's city centre by the Vienna Metro system (U-Bahn) and the tram network. Travelers can reach the station by taking the S-Bahn-line S50 or the U3 or U6 underground lines. Six tram lines have stops outside the station entrance.

Getting into Munich by Train

Most trains arrive at Munich’s main station, München Hauptbahnhof, which is conveniently located close to the city center. Much of the city can be explored on foot, but Munich’s main station is also well connected by public transport. Just outside the main station entrance, visitors will find a number of bus and tram stops to take them into the city center. Alternatively, travelers have the option of taking the S-Bahn or U-Bahn, which are located beneath the station.