The average train between Vienna and Munich takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Vienna to Munich. 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 Vienna and Munich. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Munich at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbahnhof and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna to Munich? 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 Vienna to Munich. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Munich station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Vienna to Munich train services, operated by Wiener Linien, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to Munich train services, operated by Wiener Linien, arrive at München Hbf station.
The distance between Vienna and Munich is 355.7 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to München Hbf via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 58m.