Munich to Vienna: Train Time by Railjet, or the Cheaper FlixBus

Munich to Vienna takes about 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours by direct OBB Railjet or Railjet Xpress, running every 2 hours from Munchen Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hauptbahnhof, city centre to city centre. Some services are a little faster. Advance Sparschiene fares start from around EUR 30 booked early. FlixBus coaches take about 4h30 to 5 hours for the lowest fares, from around EUR 20. Here is how the times and fares compare.

Heading north to Prague instead? Read our Munich to Prague travel guide. Continuing east after Vienna? Read our Vienna to Budapest train guide.

Fastest	Railjet, about 3h55 to 4h
Frequency	Direct trains every 2 hours
Cheapest	FlixBus coach, or an advance Sparschiene fare
Route	Munchen Hbf to Wien Hbf, about 460 km via Salzburg and Linz

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Train	Railjet / Railjet Xpress (OBB) Direct, every 2 hours, Munchen Hbf to Wien Hbf via Salzburg and Linz. Restaurant car and free WiFi. Book Sparschiene fares early from about EUR 30.	about 3h55 to 4h	approx €30 to €70	No	Check on 12Go →
Bus	FlixBus coach Cheapest overall, with several daily departures from about EUR 20, a little slower than the train.	about 4h30 to 5h	approx €20 to €35	No	Check on 12Go →

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How long is the train from Munich to Vienna?

About 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours on the direct OBB Railjet, running every 2 hours from Munchen Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hauptbahnhof, with some services a little faster.

What is the Munich to Vienna train time?

The direct Railjet and Railjet Xpress trains take about 3h55 to 4h centre to centre, via Salzburg and Linz.

Is there a direct train from Munich to Vienna?

Yes. OBB runs direct Railjet and Railjet Xpress trains every 2 hours with no change, from Munchen Hbf to Wien Hbf.

How much is the train from Munich to Vienna?

Advance Sparschiene fares start from around EUR 30 when booked early, rising closer to departure. A FlixBus coach is cheaper still, from about EUR 20.

Is the bus or train better from Munich to Vienna?

The Railjet is faster and more comfortable at about 4 hours centre to centre, with a restaurant car and free WiFi. FlixBus is cheaper from about EUR 20 but takes around 4h30 to 5 hours.

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