What is the cheapest way to get from München to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from München to Vienna is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from München to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from München to Vienna is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between München and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from München to Vienna station. However, there are services departing from Ramling and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Passau central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between München and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from München to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Kalteneck and arriving at Wien Westbahnhof via Passau Hbf and Wels Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from München to Vienna?

The distance between München and Vienna is 299 km. The road distance is 270.8 km.

How do I travel from München to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from München to Vienna without a car is to train via Wels which takes 3h 48m and costs €45 - €100.

How long does it take to get from München to Vienna?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from München to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the München to Vienna bus from?

München to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Passau central train station.

Where do I catch the München to Vienna train from?

München to Vienna train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Passau Hbf station.

Train or bus from München to Vienna?

The best way to get from München to Vienna is to train via Wels which takes 3h 48m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the München to Vienna bus arrive?

München to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where does the München to Vienna train arrive?

München to Vienna train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Wels Hbf station.

Can I drive from München to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between München to Vienna is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from München to Vienna.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4809+ hotels available in Vienna.

München to Vienna - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from München to Vienna by train, bus, or car

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Train via Wels
best
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
3h 48m
€47–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Passau central train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N161
5h 16m
€29–50
Drive 270.8 km
1. Drive from München to Viennacar 270.8 km
3h 22m
€44–64
Train
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain Ice
4h 47m
€68–122

München to Vienna by train

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Distance: 299.5 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between München, Bavaria, Germany and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Kalteneck to Wien Westbahnhof via Passau Hbf and Wels Hbf in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Passau central train station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz once daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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