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There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Bavarian Alps by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Munich

    best
    1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Hbftrain train 962 / ...
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb6 / ...
    6h 26m
    €130–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus bus N136 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus bus 040 / ...
    8h 11m
    €65–92

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Amstetten Noetrain train 79220 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amstetten Bahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchenbus bus
    7h 47m
    €165–244

  4. Drive  484.5 km

    1. Drive from Vienna to Bavarian Alpscar car 484.5 km
    5h 5m
    €90–130

  5. Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane plane VIE - INN
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hoetting to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    4h 42m
    €118–366

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train 5404 / ...
    7h
    €100–145

  7. Fly to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane VIE - MUC
    2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    6h 30m
    €148–355

Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Bavarian Alps, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bavarian Alps via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Bavarian Alps via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 8h 11m.

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