- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h 51 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Vienna will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 16 buses that leave Warsaw for Vienna on Thu, May 28, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 556 km distance in an average of 9 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 10 h 45 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $188 Average price | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Vienna:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Vienna costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Vienna costing on average $188 (€152).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Bus takes on average 9h 4m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $159 (€129) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100 (€81). The journey takes 9h 4m versus 6h 23m 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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Vienna buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 10h45 | 7:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 10h20 | 7:05 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 15h20 | 1:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 9h55 | 10:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h05 | 12:05 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h15 | 9:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h40 | 9:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 17h55 | 12:50 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h25 | 9:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 9h15 | 6:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 9h00 | 6:35 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 16h50 | 2:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 17h55 | 6:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 15h55 | 4:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Warsaw to Vienna run on average 16 times per day, taking around 9h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by flight.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 345 miles (556 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 345 miles (556 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Vienna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vienna trip today.
Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Major art museum known for its graphic arts collection, Monet to Picasso highlights, and strong temporary exhibitions in the city center.
Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, with Austrian art from the Middle Ages to modernism.
The walkable old town core, packed with grand streets, churches, courtyards, and elegant architecture around Stephansplatz.
Vienna’s busiest central square and natural orientation point, surrounded by major shopping streets and historic buildings.
The grand boulevard encircling the inner city, ideal for walking past Vienna’s most monumental public buildings.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef in broth, famously associated with Viennese cuisine, usually served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes.
A classic Austrian-style fried chicken dish long popular in Vienna, known for its crunchy coating and tender meat.
One of Vienna’s most acclaimed fine-dining restaurants, known for modern Austrian cuisine, tasting menus, and polished service.
Beloved central tavern serving hearty Austrian specialties, seasonal dishes, and a warm old-Vienna ambiance.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially for hotels and dining, but public transport is good value.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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Vienna International Busterminal (VIB) -> Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna
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