How to travel from Kraków to Vienna

Travel between Kraków, Poland and Vienna, Austria is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Poland enter Austria?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Poland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Vienna from Kraków?

Conditions of entry into Austria:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Vienna, Austria?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Austria has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Vienna from Kraków.

Return travel to Kraków, Poland from Austria is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Poland from Austria?

Entry into Poland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Poland from Austria?

Requirements for reentering Poland:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Poland?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Poland to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The above information about your return travel to Kraków, Poland was last verified on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Kraków from Vienna.

There are 3 ways to travel between Kraków and Vienna including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Vienna from Kraków is by taking a train, which costs on average $16 (€14).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Vienna:

A train is generally $12 (€11) less than a bus for the same trip. Taking a bus costs on average $28 (€25) from Kraków to Vienna.

Taking a train is about $5 (€4) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $20 (€18) for this route.

The fastest way to get to Vienna from Kraków is by bus with an average travel time of 7 h 20 min.

Other travel options to Vienna can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Vienna by flight can take on average 26 h 5 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 11 h 33 min   on average.

Vienna is approximately 205 miles (331 km) away from Kraków.

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Vienna is:

• 3 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Kraków to Vienna as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Kraków to Vienna:

• Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Kraków to Vienna depart from Kraków, Prokocim Szpital to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
• Most travelers catch their flight from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Most travelers catch their train from Kraków Główny and arrive in Wien Westbahnhof.

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Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Vienna with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by train with with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Vienna as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Kraków to Vienna.

When planning your trip from Kraków to Vienna, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $28 (€25) one way.
• Plane tickets cost $20 (€18) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average $16 (€14) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Kraków to Vienna online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.