How to travel from Kraków to Vienna

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Travel Information to Vienna from Kraków

Distance205 miles (331 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$24 - $95
Cheapest modeBus • $24 (€21) • 6 h 40 min
Fastest modeFlight • $95 (€85) • 1 h
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Ryanair or ÖBB | Euro City (EC)

Travel 205 miles (331 km) by train, bus or flight between Kraków and Vienna. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Ryanair or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Kraków to Vienna.

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from Kraków to Vienna

How to get from Kraków to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Kraków to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:15AM6h55
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
02:10PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$421One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:00AM8h20
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
09:20AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 946
02:50PM1h05
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
03:55PMVienna International Airport
$2851One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 107
01:40PM6h09
Kraków Główny
07:49PMVienna Hbf
$671One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 107+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 754
01:40PM6h47
Kraków Główny
08:27PMVienna Airport
$741One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:45AM6h25
Kraków, Airport
02:10PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM7h20
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
07:05PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$521One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM7h40
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
07:25PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$521One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3920 · LO221
01:30PM3h20
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
04:50PMVienna International Airport
$2691One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3908 · LO221
12:00PM4h50
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
04:50PMVienna International Airport
$2691One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3906 · LO225
03:00PM3h40
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
06:40PMVienna International Airport
$2691One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Kraków to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Kraków to Vienna, 47,85% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Kraków to Vienna and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Kraków to Vienna: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Vienna from Kraków is by taking a bus, which costs on average $24 (€21).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Kraków to Vienna:

A bus is $71 (€64) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Vienna costing on average $95 (€85).

Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $31 (€28).

The fastest way to get to Vienna from Kraków is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes 6 h 40 min on average.

Train takes 5 h 37 min on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Vienna is:

  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Kraków to Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus or flight 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 board their bus from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
  • Most travelers who purchase a plane ticket from Kraków to Vienna depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Vienna International Airport.
  • Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Kraków to Vienna depart from Kraków Główny to Vienna Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Kraków to Vienna:

  • You can take a bus from Kraków to Vienna with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $24 (€21) with FlixBus from Kraków to Vienna.
  • You can take a flight from Kraków to Vienna with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Air Baltic or Lufthansa. Cheap tickets can be found for $95 (€85) with Ryanair from Kraków to Vienna.
  • You can travel from Kraków to Vienna by train with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, Regiojet, Koleje Śląskie or PKP Intercity. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $23 (€21) with PKP Intercity from Kraków to Vienna.

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

  • You can find 5 direct buses per day to take to Vienna with FlixBus.
  • You can check for a direct train to Vienna with ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or PKP Intercity with 2 direct trains per day.

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

Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg or Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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