- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Vienna will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 26 buses that leave Kraków for Vienna on Fri, Jul 17, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 331 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 7 h 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.
(Cracow -> Vienna)
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $209 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Vienna:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Vienna costing on average $73 (€60).
A bus is $176 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Vienna costing on average $209 (€172).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $121 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $88 (€72). The journey takes 5h 44m versus 4h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Euroticket.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Vienna buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 7h30 | 3:45 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h05 | 3:45 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h10 | 6:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
(Cracow -> Vienna) | 10:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h25 | 6:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Kraków, Airport | 7h30 | 6:35 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Kraków, Airport | 7h45 | 6:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 9h50 | 9:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h05 | 9:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h30 | 9:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Kraków, Airport | 8h05 | 9:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Kraków, Airport | 7h40 | 9:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h00 | 2:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 9h05 | 4:20 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 8h35 | 4:20 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 6h30 | 2:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h35 | 7:50 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h10 | 7:25 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 7h45 | 7:25 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 8h10 | 7:50 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 9h25 | 9:35 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h30 | 9:35 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 8h45 | 12:05 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h00 | 11:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h20 | 12:05 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h10 | 12:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 6h45 | 12:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 9h10 | 3:45 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Kraków to Vienna run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:11, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 205 miles (331 km) distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 205 miles (331 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 6h 55m |
First bus 12:11 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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