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Shortest travel time:
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Earliest departure:
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Latest departure:
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Munich
Munich train stations
Munich Hauptbahnhof
Bayerstraße 10A, 80335, Munich, Germany
Munich Hauptbahnhof Gl.5-10
Bayerstraße 10A, 80335, Munich, Germany
Munich Hauptbahnhof Gl.27-36
Bayerstraße 10A, 80335, Munich, Germany
Munich Ost
Orleanspl. 11, 81667, München, Germany
455 km
Vienna
Vienna's train hubs connect the city to domestic and international destinations. Discover essential details about Vienna's main railway stations.
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Vienna train stations
Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Alfred-Adler-Straße 107, 1100, Vienna, Austria
Vienna Meidling
Eichenstraße 25, 1120, Vienna, Austria
Vienna Rennweg
Ungargasse 66, Vienna, Austria

Munich to Vienna Train Information

One of the smartest ways to travel between the German city of Munich to the amazing Austrian capital is on board a high-speed Railjet train. Both countries boast very advanced railway systems, and the modern bullet trains running on the route develop the speed of 230 km/h (64 mph) and cover the Munich to Vienna distance in 4 hours, providing everything you need for a comfortable ride. During the journey, you are welcome to take advantage of the comfortable seats with folding tables, arm/footrests, and power sockets. You can buy some snacks in the restaurant car and enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and newspapers. Plus, taking a train means that you don’t need to lose your time riding to the airport, waiting for the departure, or spending some nerve-racking hours wondering whether you can get from the center of the city to the remote airport in time.

How far is Austria from Germany by train?

Germany borders Austria, and there are several train routes between the countries to choose from. Among the top picks is the one with the high-speed Munich to Vienna train, covering the distance of 455 km (283 mi) in approximately 4 hours.

How long does it take to get from Munich to Vienna by train?

The overall Munich to Vienna train time is 4 hours and 5 minutes. Railjet trains run on time and offer up to 7 daily departures, making them a perfect form of transportation for traveling between the cities.

Is the train ride from Munich to Vienna scenic?

Yes, it is. The Railjet train takes you on a very picturesque route. On the way to unforgettable Vienna from Munich on a train, you pass the breathtaking lakes of Chiemsee and Attersee, go through the heart of the beautiful city of Salzburg, and ride along the spectacular Danube which is the second-longest river in Europe.

Munich to Vienna Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
4 hrs 3 min
6 hrs 3 min
00:56
11:28
8
Afternoon trains
4 hrs 2 min
5 hrs 3 min
12:17
17:30
8
Evening trains
4 hrs 15 min
4 hrs 40 min
18:17
19:55
3

Trains on Munich - Vienna Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
OEBB
OEBB
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 16 min
$46
1
EuroCity
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 15 min
$46
5
OEBB
OEBB
Intercity train
5 hrs 9 min
$46
1
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
High-speed train
4 hrs 2 min
$43
4
OEBB
OEBB
High-speed train
4 hrs 3 min
$46
3
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 15 min
$59
3
OEBB
DPN
Train with 1 change
5 hrs 3 min
$271
2
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Munich to Vienna Train Review & Rating

Great journey, very fast and neat bullet train

Francine R. about traveling from Munich to Vienna