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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 29m. 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 $151.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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$93 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $398 Average price |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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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€24 |
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€46 |
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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 $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Vienna costing on average $32 (€26).
A bus is $130 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Vienna costing on average $151 (€120).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 43 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 Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Eurowings , Autoherc, SWISS, Air Dolomiti to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Euroticket, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni, Eurobus SK, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Vienna by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, EuroNight.
- 5 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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