- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
9 h 58 m
Average duration
10 h 9 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zakopane to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zakopane to Vienna will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 4 trains that leave Zakopane for Vienna on Sat, Jun 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 10 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 58 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 10 h 40 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Zakopane to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 train costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $105 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg 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 Zakopane to Vienna:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zakopane to Vienna costing on average $51 (€42).
A train is $72 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zakopane to Vienna costing on average $105 (€85).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $40 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€6). The journey takes 6h 31m versus 4h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zakopane to Vienna trains for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 10:59 PM Poprad-Tatry | 10h41 | 9:40 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 11:13 PM Štrba, Nádraží | 10h27 | 9:40 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1020 (Košice -> Prague) · (Olomouc -> Brno) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 11:41 PM Zakopane | 9h59 | 9:40 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 6 | |||||
![]() | 3:52 AM Zakopane | 9h58 | 1:50 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:52 AM Zakopane | 9h58 | 2:50 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Zakopane to Vienna run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:44, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 179 miles (289 km) distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 179 miles (289 km) |
Average train duration 6h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 12:44 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
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Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, plus Austrian art from the Middle Ages to today.
The city’s walkable core, filled with imperial streets, churches, and squares. Essential for first-time visitors.
Vienna’s grand boulevard lined with major public buildings, ideal for a classic walking route and architectural overview.
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