How to get from Vienna to Munich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Vienna to Munich by price and travel time.
- 356 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h
- 98 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
direct
Flight
€674
Cheapest
5h
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Munich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h, 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 19, 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 | €674Checked Oct 19 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €21Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 4h 25mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 5hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€674Checked Oct 191h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€21Omio catalogue, Oct 194h 25m · directSee Train details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Oct 195h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Munich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna International → Munich Airportflight
Austrian Airlines·1h
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.
- Tue, Oct 20€20
- Wed, Oct 21€20
- Thu, Oct 22€21
- Fri, Oct 23€21
- Sat, Oct 24€21
- Sun, Oct 25€21
- Mon, Oct 26€21
- Tue, Oct 27€20Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 28€23
- Thu, Oct 29€23
- Fri, Oct 30€28
- Sat, Oct 31€21
- Sun, Nov 1€21
- Mon, Nov 2€21
- Sun, Nov 8€21
- Mon, Nov 9€21
- Thu, Nov 12€24
- Fri, Nov 13€23
- Sat, Nov 14€24
- Sun, Nov 15€24
- Mon, Nov 16€21
Departures from Vienna to Munich
FlixBus runs 98 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 98 | 00:10 | 23:45 |
| WESTbahntrain | 8 | 05:39 | 18:36 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:10
- 00:20
- 01:20
- 02:20
- 02:35
- 03:00
- 03:35
- 04:00
- 04:35
- 05:00
- 05:05
- 05:50
- 06:05
- 06:15
- 07:05
- 08:00
- 08:05
- 09:00
- 09:05
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 10:45
- 11:30
- 11:40
- 11:45
- 11:55
- 12:45
- 12:55
- 13:55
- 14:55
- 15:35
- 15:55
- 16:35
- 17:10
- 17:35
- 17:55
- 18:10
- 18:25
- 18:35
- 18:55
- 19:25
- 19:45
- 20:45
- 20:50
- 21:05
- 21:25
- 21:45
- 21:50
- 22:05
- 22:25
- 22:45
- 23:10
- 23:25
- 23:45
All departuresWESTbahn
- 05:39
- 06:08
- 08:08
- 10:08
- 16:08
- 18:08
- 18:13
- 18:36
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 Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
Austrian AirlinesVienna International-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusVienna-MunichBook →WESTbahnVienna-MunichBook →On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, WESTbahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Munich works
Start with a Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna to Munich, about 1h. In total it's roughly €674 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Munich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Munich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:10 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Munich?
98 a day with FlixBus, between 00:10 and 23:45.
When is the first train from Vienna to Munich?
The first train with WESTbahn leaves at 05:39 and the last at 18:36, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Vienna to Munich?
8 a day with WESTbahn, between 05:39 and 18:36.
How far is Munich from Vienna?
About 356 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Munich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €28. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Vienna to Munich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Munich?
About 1h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Vienna and Munich?
Vienna is VIE and Munich is MUC, so this route is usually written VIE to MUC.
Which operators run Vienna to Munich?
On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, WESTbahn.
Can you get from Vienna to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 08m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Munich?
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: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026