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Compare train, bus, and flight for Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $636.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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$135 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $636 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna:
A bus is $77 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna costing on average $135 (€113).
A bus is $578 (€485) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna costing on average $636 (€534).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
Tickets start at around $135 (€113) compared to roughly $109 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$25 (-€21). The journey takes 5h 58m versus 5h 24m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna
How to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:55 PM 9h25 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof 2:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:55 PM 9h25 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof 2:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- OS106
3:15 PM 1h00 Innsbruck Airport 4:15 PM Vienna International Airport $243 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- DB 6 · RJX 186
8:02 AM 6h30 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station 2:32 PM Vienna $123 1 One-way 1 transfer 
S6 · RJX 1618:02 AM 6h30 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station 2:32 PM Vienna $151 1 One-way 1 transfer- S6 · RJX 165
12:02 PM 6h30 Garmisch-Partenkirchen station 6:32 PM Vienna $151 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:55 PM 10h45 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof 3:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW7171 · EW77529:15 AM 5h15 Munich Airport 2:30 PM Vienna International Airport $258 1 One-way 1 transfer- EW9081 · EW9752
8:20 AM 5h40 Munich Airport 2:00 PM Vienna International Airport $258 1 One-way 1 transfer - OS102
8:25 AM 1h00 Innsbruck Airport 9:25 AM Vienna International Airport $274 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna:
A bus is $77 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna costing on average $135 (€113).
A bus is $578 (€485) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Vienna costing on average $636 (€534).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Egypt Air, Smartwings, Helvetic Airways to go to Vienna by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
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