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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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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$97 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $468 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 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 $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Vienna costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $426 (€344) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Vienna costing on average $468 (€378).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
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 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 8218:17 PM9h18Munich Hbf5:35 AMVienna Hbf$321One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 8218:17 PM9h18Munich Hbf5:35 AMVienna Hbf$321One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- OS1863:30 PM1h05Munich Airport4:35 PMVienna International Airport$4661One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1299 · IC 8437:16 PM4h47Munich Hbf12:03 AMVienna Hbf$471One-way1 transfer
- EC 213 · RJX 1696:17 PM4h15Munich Hbf10:32 PMVienna Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
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EC 46311:51 PM6h41Munich Hbf6:32 AMVienna Hbf$841One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:55 PM5h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)5:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$531One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 PM5h55Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)5:50 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$531One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:50 AM5h10München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)12:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$561One-way0 transfers
EW7752+
EW71718:25 AM6h55Munich Airport3:20 PMVienna International Airport$2231One-way1 transfer- EW7173+EW775412:25 PM6h50Munich Airport7:15 PMVienna International Airport$2621One-way1 transfer
- EW81 · EW7548:45 AM6h20Munich Airport3:05 PMVienna International Airport$3761One-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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€159 |
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 $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Vienna costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $426 (€344) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Vienna costing on average $468 (€378).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 20 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 FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Euroticket, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni, Infobus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Swiss, Air Dolomiti to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, SNCB to go to Vienna by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Euroticket, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni, Infobus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 13 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, SNCB.
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