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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $586.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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$85 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $586 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 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 Munich to Vienna:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Vienna costing on average $85.
A bus is $552 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Vienna costing on average $586.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 5m.
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
You'll arrive about 1h 46m sooner (3h 5m by flight vs 4h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $586 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Vienna
How to get from Munich to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJ 1293 · IC 8437:12 PM4h51Munich Hbf12:03 AMVienna$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJ 1293 · IC 8437:12 PM4h51Munich Hbf12:03 AMVienna$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
OS18411:30 AM1h05Munich Airport12:35 PMVienna International Airport$5551One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EC 213 · RJX 199196:15 PM4h17Munich Hbf10:32 PMVienna$541One-way1 transfer
- RJ 113 · RJX 199758:06 AM4h26Munich Hbf12:32 PMVienna$561One-way1 transfer
- IC 4066:27 PM4h49Munich Hbf11:16 PMVienna$631One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:50 AM5h10München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)12:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$371One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 PM5h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)5:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$371One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:10 AM5h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)2:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$371One-way0 transfers
EW9083 · EW97528:50 AM5h45Munich Airport2:35 PMVienna International Airport$2821One-way1 transfer
LO354 · LO2237:40 PM12h50Munich Airport8:30 AMVienna International Airport$3371One-way1 transfer- LO354 · LO2217:40 PM17h35Munich Airport1:15 PMVienna International Airport$3371One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Munich to Vienna
A variety of transport options are available for traveling from Munich to Vienna. The journey is just over 400 kilometers and flying is the fastest option. Direct bus routes usually take slightly longer than the equivalent train routes.
Trains from Munich to Vienna | Buses from Munich to Vienna | Flights from Munich to Vienna
Munich to Vienna Travel Comparison
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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€24 |
4:33 h |
1 Week Ahead |
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€46 |
4:00 h |
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0:50 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Munich to Vienna?
Cheapest way to travel from Munich to Vienna
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Munich to Vienna. Buses traveling from Munich to Vienna depart from Vienna ZOB and take approximately 5 hours to arrive at either Vienna Hütteldorf, Westbahnhof Europaplatz, or Südtiroler Platz. Buses are an average of €22 cheaper than taking the train. Approximately 16 buses travel from Munich to Vienna per day. Bus companies that travel from Munich to Vienna include Flixbus, Eurolines, and Hellö.
Fastest way to travel from Munich to Vienna
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Munich to Vienna. A Munich to Vienna usually only requires 55 minutes of flight time; however, when transport to and from the Vienna and Munich airports are taken into consideration, the journey will take approximately 4:15 h. Flights traveling from Munich to Vienna depart from Munich airport and arrive at Vienna's International airport. Airlines that fly directly from Vienna to Munich include Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines. Approximately 18 direct flights travel from Munich to Vienna every day.
Most popular way to travel from Munich to Vienna
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Munich to Vienna. Trains traveling from Munich to Vienna depart from Munich Hauptbahnhof and take approximately 4 hours to arrive at either Vienna Hauptbahnhof. There are approximately 20 trains traveling from Munich to Vienna every day, with the first departing Munich at 6:24 a.m. All trains that travel from Munich to Vienna are operated by Deutsche Bahn.
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Vienna:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Vienna costing on average $85.
A bus is $552 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Vienna costing on average $586.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 5m.
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich 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 Munich Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Bayerische Regiobahn, Sylt Shuttle Plus, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, LikeBus, LikeBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Euroticket, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, British Airways, Cityjet, Sas Airways, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Vienna by flight.
- 18 direct trains per day with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, LikeBus, LikeBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Euroticket, Union Ivkoni International.
- 5 direct flights per day with braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines.
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