How to get from Munich to Vienna
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Munich to Vienna by price and travel time.
- 356 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 05m
- 87 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 05m
direct
Flight
€480
Cheapest
5h 05m
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Vienna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 356 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
356 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €480Checked Oct 18 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 21mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€480Checked Oct 181h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€29Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 21m · directSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich to Vienna: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich Airport → Vienna Internationalflight
Austrian Airlines·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Munich to Vienna
FlixBus runs 87 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 87 | 01:00 | 23:55 |
| WESTbahntrain | 7 | 05:04 | 18:27 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:00
- 02:00
- 02:15
- 03:15
- 04:20
- 04:50
- 05:20
- 05:50
- 06:20
- 07:10
- 08:10
- 09:05
- 09:10
- 10:05
- 10:25
- 10:30
- 11:05
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 12:55
- 13:00
- 13:15
- 13:40
- 13:55
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 14:40
- 14:55
- 15:00
- 15:10
- 16:00
- 16:10
- 17:00
- 17:10
- 17:15
- 17:30
- 18:10
- 18:15
- 18:30
- 19:10
- 20:00
- 20:10
- 21:00
- 21:05
- 21:55
- 22:00
- 22:05
- 22:55
- 23:05
- 23:55
All departuresWESTbahn
- 05:04
- 07:32
- 09:41
- 11:30
- 15:32
- 17:43
- 18:27
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
Austrian AirlinesMunich Airport-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMunich-ViennaBook →WESTbahnMunich-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, WESTbahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Vienna works
Okay, so your journey begins with the 11:30 Austrian Airlines flight departing from Munich. You'll be in the air for about an hour and five minutes, landing in Vienna around 12:35. This direct flight, costing roughly EUR 480, is your only leg of the trip, so no need to worry about transfers or tight connections. Just relax and enjoy the short hop over to Austria.
Munich to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Vienna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Munich to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:00 and the last at 23:55, from Munich central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Munich to Vienna?
87 a day with FlixBus, between 01:00 and 23:55.
Which station does the bus from Munich to Vienna leave from?
Munich central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Munich to Vienna?
The first train with WESTbahn leaves at 05:04 and the last at 18:27, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Munich to Vienna?
7 a day with WESTbahn, between 05:04 and 18:27.
How far is Vienna from Munich?
About 356 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Vienna cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €19 to €21. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Munich to Vienna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 05m.
How long is the flight from Munich to Vienna?
About 1h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Munich and Vienna?
Munich is MUC and Vienna is VIE, so this route is usually written MUC to VIE.
Which operators run Munich to Vienna?
On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, WESTbahn.
Can you get from Munich to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Vienna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Austrian Airlines
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026