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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $224 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m 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 |
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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 Vienna to Kraków:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Kraków costing on average $85 (€70).
A bus is $191 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Kraków costing on average $224 (€184).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Kraków
How to get from Vienna to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Vienna -> Cracow)11:55 PM7h20Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:15 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Vienna -> Cracow)11:55 PM7h20Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:15 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS6791:05 PM1h00Vienna International Airport2:05 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$5331One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 544+EC 2067:34 AM5h57Vienna Airport1:31 PMKraków Główny$591One-way1 transfer- EC 20412:10 PM5h44Vienna Hbf5:54 PMKraków Główny$771One-way0 transfers
- EC 2068:10 AM5h21Vienna Hbf1:31 PMKraków Główny$891One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:55 PM8h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:15 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:35 PM8h40Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz6:15 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:35 AM6h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$341One-way0 transfers
- LH6329+
LH16229:25 AM3h15Vienna International Airport12:40 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3261One-way1 transfer - LH6335+LH13682:55 PM4h00Vienna International Airport6:55 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$4131One-way1 transfer
LO224 · LO39059:20 AM4h55Vienna International Airport2:15 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$4171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Kraków:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Kraków costing on average $85 (€70).
A bus is $191 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Kraków costing on average $224 (€184).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with Ryanair, Buzz, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket, Infobus to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express to go to Kraków by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Lot Polish Airlines.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, Infobus.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight.
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