The average train between Munich and Vienna takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich to Vienna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Munich and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Vienna at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Munich to Vienna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Munich to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Vienna station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Munich to Vienna train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Vienna train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
The distance between Munich and Vienna is 355.7 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Stephansplatz via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 4h 49m.