Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
6 h 51 m
Average duration
7 h 4 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 5 trains that leave Kraków for Vienna on Tue, Jun 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 24 the direct trains cover the 331 km distance in an average of 7 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 51 m .
On Tue, Jun 24 the slowest trains will take 7 h 23 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.
Omio 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 €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€50 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €246 Average price |
7h 3m Average duration Fastest 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 7m Average duration 11h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:10 AM Kraków Główny | 5h39 | 2:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:59 AM Kraków Główny | 5h50 | 5:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 11:59 AM Kraków Główny | 6h28 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:34 PM Kraków Główny | 6h51 | 3:25 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. |
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Distance 205 miles (331 km) |
Average train duration 6h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 37m |
First train 10:12 |
Last train 21:48 |
Travel from Kraków to Vienna from $29 (€23) with Omio’s train partners ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity and EuroNight! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
The ÖBB Euro City is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, connecting major cities across the country. The Euro City trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioned coaches and plenty of legroom. There are two types of Euro City trains: the EC (Euro City) and the IC (InterCity). The EC trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while the IC trains are slightly slower, with speeds of up to 160 km/h. The ÖBB Euro City offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes for the ÖBB Euro City include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.
Kraków to Vienna train information with ÖBB | Euro City (EC):
Passengers board the train most frequently from Kraków Główny, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Vienna Hbf, located 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre.
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