4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Vienna
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 an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $217.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $217 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Vienna costing on average $66.
A bus is $177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Vienna costing on average $217.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
Tickets start at around $66 compared to roughly $120 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54. The journey takes 6h 22m versus 4h 44m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Kraków to Vienna
How to get from Kraków to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Cracow -> Vienna)10:45 PM7h25Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA6:10 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Cracow -> Vienna)10:45 PM7h25Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA6:10 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LO50132:50 PM1h00John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice3:50 PMVienna International Airport$2441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EC 2036:16 AM5h33Kraków Główny11:49 AMVienna Hbf$521One-way0 transfers
- EC 20510:13 AM5h36Kraków Główny3:49 PMVienna Hbf$521One-way0 transfers
- EC 2071:52 PM5h57Kraków Główny7:49 PMVienna Hbf$761One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:45 PM7h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA11:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:40 PM7h05Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA3:45 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:45 PM7h20Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA12:05 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$411One-way0 transfers
FR 94611:45 AM1h05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice12:50 PMVienna International Airport$1501One-way0 transfers- OS6802:50 PM1h00John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice3:50 PMVienna International Airport$2481One-way0 transfers
- LO3910 · LO2235:40 AM2h50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice8:30 AMVienna International Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 09
Oct 10
Oct 11
Oct 12
Oct 13
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
Oct 22
Oct 23
Oct 24
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 27
Oct 28
Oct 29
How to get from Kraków to Vienna
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Vienna
Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kraków to Vienna.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Vienna:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Vienna costing on average $66.
A bus is $177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Vienna costing on average $217.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Buzz, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, Leo Express, RegioJet a.s. to go to Vienna by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Malta Air.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight.
Travelling from Kraków to Vienna: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
