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4.6Travel Information between Munich and Vienna
 Distance | 220 miles (355 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $15 - $155 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $15 (€14) • 5 h 5 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $155 (€140) • 1 h 5 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 220 miles (355 km) by train, bus or flight to Vienna from Munich. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Munich to Vienna.
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How to get from Munich to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
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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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There are 3 travel options from Munich to Vienna: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Vienna from Munich is a bus with an average price of $15 (€14).
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Vienna:
Taking a bus costs $140 (€126) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $155 (€140).
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Munich to Vienna costing on average $28 (€25).
The fastest way to get to Vienna from Munich is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 5 min.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 3 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 220 miles (355 km) between Munich and Vienna.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Vienna is:
- Around 18 buses per day.
- 35 flights a day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Munich to Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Vienna:
- Buses mostly leave from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and tend to arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Flights most often depart from Munich at Munich Airport and arrive in Vienna at Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly leave from Munich Hbf and tend to arrive in Vienna Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Vienna:
- Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus or Eurobus SK for buses to Vienna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ourbus Munich to Vienna tickets on Omio for $15 (€14).
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Lufthansa or Eurowings for flights to Vienna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings Munich to Vienna tickets on Omio for $155 (€140).
- Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet or ÖBB Nightjet can take you to Vienna by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Vienna for $28 (€25).
Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Vienna with the following travel companies:
- You can find 15 direct buses per day to take to Vienna with FlixBus, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus or Eurobus SK.
- You can find 5 direct flights per day to Vienna with Austrian Airlines or Lufthansa Cityline (2).
- You'll find 12 direct trains a day to Vienna with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn or ÖBB.
Direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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