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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Vienna is to rideshare which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Vienna is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Muenchen Hbf and arriving at Stephansplatz via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Munich to Vienna?

The distance between Munich and Vienna is 455 km. The road distance is 397.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Munich to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Vienna bus from?

Munich to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Vienna train from?

Munich to Vienna train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Muenchen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Munich to Vienna?

The best way to get from Munich to Vienna is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 44m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €340 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Munich to Vienna bus arrive?

Munich to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where does the Munich to Vienna train arrive?

Munich to Vienna train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Munich to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Vienna is 398 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Munich to Vienna.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4614+ hotels available in Vienna.

Can I share a ride from Munich to Vienna?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Munich and Vienna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Munich to Vienna - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Munich to Vienna by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
4h 50m
€73–159
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Munich to Viennarideshare 398.2 km
4h 54m
€21–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N91 / ...
5h 44m
€39–55
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain En
4h 49m
€54–97
Drive 397.9 km
1. Drive from Munich to Viennacar 397.9 km
3h 57m
€67–97
Fly Munich International Airport to Vienna International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MUC - VIE
4h 13m
€113–335
Train, train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Kufsteintrain
2. Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane INN - VIE
5h 10m
€114–441
Fly Munich International Airport to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane MUC - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
5h 46m
€114–515

Munich to Vienna by train and subway

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Distance: 454.9 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Muenchen Hbf to Stephansplatz via Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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