The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Vienna
Cheapest price
30S$
Average price
104S$
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
69
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Vienna will cost around 104S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 30S$.
Of the 69 trains that leave Munich for Vienna every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 356 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 8218:16 PM9h19Munich Hbf5:35 AMVienna Hbf30 S$1One-way2 changes
RJ 1293 · IC 8437:12 PM4h51Munich Hbf12:03 AMVienna Hbf40 S$1One-way1 change
EC 213 · RJX 199196:15 PM4h17Munich Hbf10:32 PMVienna Hbf44 S$1One-way1 change
EC 12196:21 PM4h26Munich Hbf10:47 PMVienna Hbf44 S$1One-way0 changes
IC 4066:27 PM4h46Munich Hbf11:13 PMVienna Hbf45 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 119 · RJX 199152:24 PM4h08Munich Ost6:32 PMVienna Hbf94 S$1One-way1 change
9695:43 PM4h09Munich Ost9:52 PMVienna Westbahnhof115 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 211 · RJX 199174:22 PM4h10Munich Ost8:32 PMVienna Hbf82 S$1One-way1 change
9639:41 AM4h11Munich Ost1:52 PMVienna Westbahnhof115 S$1One-way0 changes
9673:41 PM4h11Munich Ost7:52 PMVienna Westbahnhof115 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Munich to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 17S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 17S$, and a flight costs an average of 141S$.
Distance: 356 km
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5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Munich to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Vienna trains for today, Wednesday, 17 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE5+ EC 463 | 11:51 PM Munich Hbf | 6h41 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
| Thursday, 18 June | |||||
RJX 265 | On time 6:04 AM Munich Hbf | 4h28 | 10:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 265+ IC 547 | On time 6:04 AM Munich Hbf | 4h59 | 11:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 265 | On time 6:04 AM Munich Hbf | 4h28 | 10:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 61 | On time 7:09 AM Munich Hbf | 4h23 | 11:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 61 | On time 7:09 AM Munich Hbf | 4h23 | 11:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
961 | 7:32 AM Munich Hbf | 4h20 | 11:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
961 | 7:41 AM Munich Ost | 4h11 | 11:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1211 | On time 8:03 AM Munich Hbf | 4h44 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1211 | On time 8:03 AM Munich Hbf | 4h44 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 113 · RJX 19975 | On time 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 12:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 641+ RJ 113 | On time 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 4h57 | 1:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX19975+ RJ 113 | On time 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 12:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 63 | On time 9:13 AM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 63 | On time 9:13 AM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
963 | 9:28 AM München Pasing | 4h24 | 1:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
963 | 9:41 AM Munich Ost | 4h11 | 1:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 115 · RJX 186 | On time 10:16 AM Munich Hbf | 4h16 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 115+ RJX 186 | On time 10:16 AM Munich Hbf | 4h16 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 1213 | On time 10:21 AM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 1213 | On time 10:21 AM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 2:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 65 | On time 11:13 AM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 65 | On time 11:13 AM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 65+ IC 647 | On time 11:13 AM Munich Hbf | 4h50 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
965 | 11:30 AM Munich Hbf | 4h22 | 3:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
965 | 11:40 AM Munich Ost | 4h12 | 3:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1215 | On time 12:09 PM Munich Hbf | 4h38 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1215 | On time 12:09 PM Munich Hbf | 4h38 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 117 · RJX 19977 | On time 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 4h16 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 117+ RJX19977 | On time 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 4h16 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 117+ IC 649 | On time 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 4h47 | 5:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 67 | On time 1:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 67 | On time 1:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 1:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h50 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RE5 · RJX19915 | 1:47 PM Munich Hbf | 4h45 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 19915+ 79023 | 1:47 PM Munich Hbf | 4h45 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
DB S6+ ICE 119+ RJX19915 | 2:07 PM München Hbf (tief) | 4h25 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 1217 | On time 2:21 PM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 1217 | On time 2:21 PM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 119 · RJX 19915 | On time 2:24 PM Munich Ost | 4h08 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 69 | On time 3:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 69 | On time 3:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 69+ IC 745 | On time 3:13 PM Munich Hbf | 4h50 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
967 | 3:32 PM Munich Hbf | 4h20 | 7:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
967 | 3:41 PM Munich Ost | 4h11 | 7:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RE5+ IC 747 | 3:47 PM Munich Hbf | 5h16 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RE5 · RJX19957 | 3:47 PM Munich Hbf | 4h45 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 19917+ 79029 | 3:47 PM Munich Hbf | 4h45 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
DB S6+ ICE 211+ RJX19957 | 4:07 PM München Hbf (tief) | 4h25 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
DB S6+ ICE 211+ IC 747 | 4:07 PM München Hbf (tief) | 4h56 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 211 · RJX 19917 | On time 4:22 PM Munich Ost | 4h10 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 261 | On time 5:12 PM Munich Hbf | 4h20 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 261+ IC 749 | On time 5:12 PM Munich Hbf | 4h51 | 10:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 261 | On time 5:12 PM Munich Hbf | 4h20 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
969 | 5:28 PM München Pasing | 4h24 | 9:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
969 | 5:43 PM Munich Ost | 4h09 | 9:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 213 · RJX 19919 | On time 6:15 PM Munich Hbf | 4h17 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 213+ RJX19919 | On time 6:15 PM Munich Hbf | 4h17 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 1219 | On time 6:21 PM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 1219 | On time 6:21 PM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 406 | On time 6:27 PM Munich Hbf | 4h46 | 11:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 406 | On time 6:27 PM Munich Hbf | 4h46 | 11:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RE5 · RJX13483 | 6:44 PM Munich Hbf | 4h48 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 13483+ 79039 | 6:44 PM Munich Hbf | 4h48 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 1293 · IC 843 | On time 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 4h51 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 843+ RJ 1293 | On time 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 4h51 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
NJ 295+ RJX19937 | 7:59 PM Munich Hbf | 4h36 | 12:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 821 | On time 8:16 PM Munich Hbf | 9h19 | 5:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 821 | On time 8:16 PM Munich Hbf | 9h19 | 5:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Munich to Vienna
Trains from Munich to Vienna run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 26S$ but you can travel from only 17S$ by coach.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 356 km distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 356 km |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price 26S$ |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug from Munich to Vienna trainsDeutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug trains will get you between Munich and Vienna from 17S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Westbahn
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
EuroNight
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Munich to Vienna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Vienna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Vienna
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
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