Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 45 m
Average
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
356 km
Of the 29 trains that leave Vienna for Munich every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 220 miles | |
Average train duration | 4 h 3 min | |
Average train ticket price | £29 (€33) | |
Train frequency | 16 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Vienna to Munich cover the 220 miles long trip taking on average 4 h 3 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £29, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £22. Travellers depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in München Hbf.
You can travel by train from Vienna to Munich with ÖBB Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn and Westbahn for as low as £22. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Vienna to Munich train.
ÖBB Nightjet tickets to Munich from Vienna are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect trip with ÖBB Nightjet from Vienna to Munich all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current ÖBB Nightjet train timetables and train tickets available on Omio for the 220 miles (355 km) trip. You can also see relevant travel information for the ÖBB Nightjet train, such as luggage policy and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest Vienna to Munich routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best ÖBB Nightjet Vienna to Munich train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the ÖBB Nightjet train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Munich with ÖBB Nightjet!
Omio helps you find the perfect Vienna - Munich train with Westbahn. Whether you are searching for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train between Vienna and Munich, Omio shows you Westbahn current train timetables, tickets, prices and other travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard) to help you find the best train ticket for your upcoming Vienna to Munich trip. You can expect to travel around 220 miles (355 km) between Vienna and Munich on a train with Westbahn. Once you are ready, buy your one-way Westbahn tickets from Vienna to Munich starting as low as £43 if you book in advance. If you use the Omio app to book your ticket, you can check straight away to see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when travelling by train instead of purchasing tickets at the train station in person. So, book your tickets with ease and comfort online and enjoy a smooth journey with Westbahn!
The journey from Austria’s capital, Vienna, to Munich in Germany can be made in only 4 or 5 hours, depending on departure time. Trains from Vienna to Munich depart from Vienna’s West Station (Wien Westbahnhof) many times per day, starting at about 5:30 a.m. in the morning and continuing throughout the day at an average of two or three times per hour until nearly midnight. Some trains make the journey direct, but others require a short change at Salzburg. All trains from Vienna arrive at München Hauptbahnhof, Munich’s main station.
Situated on the Gurtel, Vienna’s inner city ring road, Wien Westbahnhof, the main station in Vienna is connected to the city centre by Mariahilfer Strasse. The station can be located at Europaplatz 2 and is well connected to the centre of the city by the Vienna Metro system (U-Bahn) and the tram network. Travellers can reach the station by taking the S-Bahn-line S50 or the U3 or U6 underground lines. Six tram lines have stops outside the station entrance.
The capital of Bavaria draws in many visitors each year, who want to explore the city’s old town or enjoy a beer or two at Oktoberfest. Many travellers will arrive at the Munich’s main station, München Hauptbahnhof, which is conveniently located close to the city centre. Much of the city can be explored on foot, but Munich’s main station is also well connected by public transport. Just outside the main station entrance, visitors will find a number of bus and tram stops to take them into the city centre. Alternatively, travellers have the option of taking the S-Bahn or U-Bahn, which are located beneath the station.
Travel by train between Vienna, Austria and Munich, Germany is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Entry Requirements:
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 08/08/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Vienna to Munich closer to your date of departure here.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Munich to Vienna is: Fully open
Reentry to Austria is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
What are the entry requirements?
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last verified on 28/07/2022. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Munich to Vienna train here.
Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Wien Westbahnhof to München Hbf.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Wien Westbahnhof, located approximately 4.2 miles (6.7 km) from the city centre of Vienna. The most popular arrival train station in Munich, called München Hbf, is located around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from its city centre.
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