With WESTbahn to Munich
Discover Bavaria's historic capital
Welcome to Munich, the radiant capital of Bavaria! This city combines historical grandeur with modern flair and is famous for its cultural diversity and warm hospitality.
Destination Munich – our tips:
On this page, we have compiled some tips and information for your upcoming journey to Munich with WESTbahn.
The Isar metropolis Munich!
The Bavarian state capital uniquely blends tradition and modernity.
In Munich, you can experience Marienplatz, the vibrant heart of the city, home to the old town hall and the Glockenspiel. The majestic Nymphenburg Palace impresses with its baroque splendor, while the modern BMW Museum vividly portrays automotive history. Culture enthusiasts should explore the Pinakotheks, housing masterpieces from Dürer to Picasso, while the English Garden, with its green spaces and famous beer garden, offers a place of relaxation. And, of course, not to be forgotten is the annual Oktoberfest, reflecting Munich's lively celebration culture.
From Munich's Central Station, you can stroll directly into the city center via the picturesque Karlsplatz and the shopping street Neuhauser Straße.
Munich's fifth season – the city's folk fairs!
The next folk fair can't come soon enough and a visit is simply a must in Munich. Many fairs have historical roots and are characterised by regional traditions.
The most popular ones attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, usually in spring or autumn – here is an overview:
- 25.04. - 11.05.2025 Springfest
- 26.04. – 04.05.2025 May fair
- 26.07. – 03.08.2025 Jakobi fair
- 20.09. - 05.10.2025 Oktoberfest
- 18.10. – 26.10.2025 Church fair
Our trains take you to Munich five times a day from Vienna, Linz and Salzburg and twice per day from Stuttgart.
WESTbahn trains to Munich
WESTbahn connects Austria's capital Vienna, with the Bavarian capital 5 times per day. The journey duration is 4 hours and 16 minutes.
From Vienna Westbahnhof, the first WESTbahn train departs at 06:08 AM and arrives in Munich at 10:13. The last train from Munich starts at 17:49 and arrives in Vienna at 21:52.
Enjoy our three onboard classes: First Class, Comfort Class, and Standard Class. Fares start at € 23.99.
Book your tickets to Munich now and look forward to a relaxing journey with WESTbahn!
| Departure Vienna | Departure Linz | Departure Salzburg | Arrival Munich |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:08 | 07:26 | 08:39 | 10:13 |
| 10:08 | 11:26 | 12:39 | 14:13 |
| 12:08 | 13:26 | 14:39 | 16:13 |
| 16:08 | 17:26 | 18:39 | 20:11 |
| 18:08 | 19:26 | 20:39 | 22:13 |
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If you still have questions, you can reach us by e-mail at meinenachricht@westbahn.at or by telephone from Mon - Fri from 8:00 to 18:00 and Sat, Sun or public holidays from 9:00 to 15:00 on +43 1 899 00.