How to travel from Vienna to Kraków

There are 2 options to travel between Vienna and Kraków including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $41 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Kraków:

A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Kraków costing on average $67 (€56).

A bus is $243 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Kraków costing on average $284 (€237).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 51m.

Bus takes on average 7h 47m.

The distance from Vienna to Kraków is approximately 205 miles (331 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Kraków is:

• Around 17 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Kraków as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Ryanair, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Swiss, Buzz, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Croatia Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Malta Air, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, Leo Express, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Kraków by train.

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

• 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Ryanair, Buzz, Malta Air.
• 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity.

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

Most travelers need at least three days in Kraków to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Kraków, visitors can explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a poignant reminder of the Holocaust, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a fascinating underground maze with intricate salt sculptures. The city's vibrant street art scene is particularly lively in the Kazimierz district, which is also known for its rich Jewish history and nightlife. Stroll along the Vistula River for scenic views, or visit the historic Kraków Cloth Hall in the Main Market Square for local crafts. Key sights include the Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Schindler's Factory museum, each offering a glimpse into Kraków's rich heritage and history.

Three to four days are generally sufficient to explore Kraków's main attractions, including the historic Old Town, Wawel Castle, and a trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.