How to travel from Vienna to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $154.

Distance: 221 miles (356 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

$99

Average price

$41

Average price

Cheapest

$312

Average price

5h 22m

Average total duration

4h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 40m

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Fastest

1h 40m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Vienna to Munich

How to get from Vienna to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Vienna to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM5h00
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
02:05PMMünchen, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)
$481One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:30PM5h50
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
01:20AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$361One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS185
01:20PM1h00
Vienna International Airport
02:20PMMunich Airport
$3521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Westbahn
06:08PM3h54
Vienna Westbahnhof
10:02PMMunich Ost
$1211One-way
0 transfers
Westbahn
06:08PM4h05
Vienna Westbahnhof
10:13PMMunich Hbf
$1211One-way
0 transfers
Westbahn
08:08AM3h52
Vienna Westbahnhof
12:00PMMunich Ost
$1421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM5h35
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
02:40PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$481One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:05AM5h45
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
12:50PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM5h30
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
03:30PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$491One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW755 · EW86
03:55PM4h05
Vienna International Airport
08:00PMMunich Airport
$1721One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS187
05:30PM1h00
Vienna International Airport
06:30PMMunich Airport
$3521One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW7751 · EW7172
08:45AM5h20
Vienna International Airport
02:05PMMunich Airport
$4151One-way
1 transfer

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How to Travel from Vienna to Munich

If you want to attend Oktoberfest or just need to see friends in Munich, getting there from Vienna is simple. You can take a leisurely bus journey, relax on the train or catch an express flight that will get you there in a couple of hours.

Trains from Vienna to Munich | Buses from Vienna to Munich | Flights from Vienna to Munich

Vienna to Munich Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€25

4:33 h

1 Week Ahead

trains

€46

4:00 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€154

0:50 h

1 Week Before



What is the best way to travel from Vienna to Munich?

Cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Munich


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Munich. Buses traveling from Vienna to Munich depart from one of Vienna's Erdberg, Südtiroler Platz, or Westbahnhof Europaplatz bus stations and take approximately 4 and a half hours to arrive at Munich ZOB. Buses are an average of €21 cheaper than taking the train. Approximately 18 buses travel from Vienna to Munich per day. Bus companies that travel from Vienna to Munich include Flixbus, Eurolines, and Hellö.


Fastest way to travel from Vienna to Munich


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Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Vienna to Munich. A Vienna to Munich usually only requires 50 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 Vienna to Munich depart from Vienna's International airport and arrive at Munich airport. Airlines that fly directly from Vienna to Munich include Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines. Approximately 18 direct flights travel from Vienna to Munich every day.


Most popular way to travel from Vienna to Munich


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Vienna to Munich. Trains traveling from Vienna to Munich depart from either Vienna Westbahnhof or Hauptbahnhof and take approximately 4 hours to arrive at Munich Hauptbahnhof. There are approximately 20 trains traveling from Vienna to Munich every day, with the first departing Vienna at 5:30 a.m. All trains that travel from Vienna to Munich are operated by Deutsche Bahn.


How to get from Vienna to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Vienna to Munich, 85,07% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Vienna to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Munich

Travel to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Munich is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Munich:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Munich costing on average $32 (€26).

A bus is $130 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Munich costing on average $154 (€122).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 55m.

Bus takes on average 5h 0m.

The distance from Vienna to Munich is approximately 221 miles (356 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Munich is:
  • Around 46 flights per day.
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur, Eurobus SK to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Eurowings , LAER, Avion Express Malta, TUIfly, Air Dolomiti to go to Munich by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Sylt Shuttle Plus, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Munich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Eurobus SK.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 14 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB, EuroNight, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Prague, Zurich, Salzburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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