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Compare train and bus 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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 37m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$92 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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 Vienna to Munich:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Munich costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Munich
How to get from Vienna to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Munich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 820+
REX 51+
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R 5112:28 AM8h07Vienna Hbf8:35 AMMunich Hbf$321One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 820+REX 51+RE4+R 5112:28 AM8h07Vienna Hbf8:35 AMMunich Hbf$321One-way3 transfers
Fastest
OS1816:10 AM1h00Vienna International Airport7:10 AMMunich Airport$3211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJX19972 · RE57:28 PM4h50Vienna Hbf12:18 AMMunich Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
- EC 12105:13 PM4h46Vienna9:59 PMMunich Hbf$601One-way0 transfers
- IC 4075:39 AM5h00Vienna10:39 AMMunich Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich)7:45 AM10h30Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz6:15 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$351One-way1 transfer- FlixBus4:55 PM5h50Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz10:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:45 PM6h15Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz6:00 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$421One-way0 transfers
EW9751 · EW90869:15 AM6h10Vienna International Airport3:25 PMMunich Airport$1921One-way1 transfer- LX3569+
LX11104:50 PM3h20Vienna International Airport8:10 PMMunich Airport$3741One-way1 transfer - LX3557+
LX11086:40 PM3h30Vienna International Airport10:10 PMMunich Airport$3741One-way1 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
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€25 |
4:33 h |
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€46 |
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What is the best way to travel from Vienna to Munich?
Cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Munich
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
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
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Munich:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Munich costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 24 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, ArdaTur, Infobus, Eurobus SK to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Sylt Shuttle Plus, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Munich by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Eurobus SK.
- 14 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
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