Trains from Vienna to Munich: Journey Details

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.

Taking the Train from Vienna

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.

Getting into Munich by Train

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.