City connection

Vienna to Munich by train

Wien Hauptbahnhof → Hauptbahnhof Süd

Fastest

4 h 15 min

Typical

4 h 37 min

Direct trains

Yes

Fewest changes

0

Operators

OEBB Personenverkehr AG Kundenservice, WESTbahn Management GmbH, U-Bahn München, Meridian

Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.

How long does the train from Vienna to Munich take?

The fastest connection takes about 4 h 15 min; a typical journey takes around 4 h 37 min.

Is there a direct train from Vienna to Munich?

Yes — direct trains run on this route (Wien Hauptbahnhof → Hauptbahnhof Süd).

Which operators run trains from Vienna to Munich?

OEBB Personenverkehr AG Kundenservice, WESTbahn Management GmbH, U-Bahn München, Meridian.

Legendary routes through Vienna or Munich

• ICE Sprinter Berlin → Munich
• Railjet Vienna → Budapest
• Nightjet Paris → Vienna
• Semmeringbahn Vienna → Graz

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