How to travel from Vienna to Oswiecim

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Compare train for Vienna to Oswiecim

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Oswiecim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. 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 €47, while a flight costs an average of €361.

Distance: 180 miles (290 km)

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€54

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€361

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€47

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€82

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5h 21m

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4h 51m

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4h 24m

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8h 25m

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7h 55m

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4h 19m

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0.9 - 1.7kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Oswiecim is a bus with an average price of €47.

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

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Oswiecim costing on average €54.

A bus is €313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Oswiecim costing on average €361.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Oswiecim is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Oswiecim take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 21m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

Yes, you can take a train between Vienna and Oswiecim.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Vienna to Oswiecim among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 55m sooner (2h 24m by flight vs 4h 19m by car). Tickets start at around €361 compared to roughly €82 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Vienna to Oswiecim

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

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

  • RegioJet a.s.(Vienna -> Cracow)
    11:55 PM5h40
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    5:35 AMPyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D)
    301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Vienna -> Cracow)
    11:55 PM5h40
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    5:35 AMPyrzowice, Port Lotniczy Katowice (Terminal D)
    301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS679
    1:05 PM1h00
    Vienna International Airport
    2:05 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    2251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 544+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 206
    7:34 AM5h10
    Vienna Airport
    12:44 PMOświęcim
    481One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 204
    12:10 PM4h48
    Vienna Hbf
    4:58 PMOświęcim
    631One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 202
    4:10 PM4h30
    Vienna Hbf
    8:40 PMOświęcim
    731One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 PM11h42
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    9:17 AMOświęcim, Oświęcim, Dąbrowskiego
    371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:55 PM11h22
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    9:17 AMOświęcim, Oświęcim, Dąbrowskiego
    381One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 PM11h20
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    9:20 AMOświęcim, Muzeum Auschwitz
    401One-way
    1 transfer
  • BuzzFR 947
    1:15 PM1h05
    Vienna International Airport
    2:20 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO224 · LO3905
    9:15 AM5h00
    Vienna International Airport
    2:15 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    1821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO224 · LO3919
    9:15 AM6h30
    Vienna International Airport
    3:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    1821One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Oswiecim

Travel to Oswiecim 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 Vienna to Oswiecim.

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You can travel between Vienna and Oswiecim by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Oswiecim is a bus with an average price of €47.

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

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Oswiecim costing on average €54.

A bus is €313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Oswiecim costing on average €361.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Oswiecim is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Oswiecim take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 21m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

The distance from Vienna to Oswiecim is approximately 180 miles (290 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Oswiecim is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Oswiecim:
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Oświęcim.
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Katowice International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Oświęcim, Muzeum Auschwitz.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Oswiecim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Buzz to go to Oswiecim by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Oswiecim by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight to go to Oswiecim by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Oswiecim with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz.
  • 3 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Oswiecim often also extend their vacation to go to Kraków, Prague, Katowice, Munich, Warsaw. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oswiecim and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Oswiecim to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Oświęcim, you can visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, explore the historic Oświęcim Castle, and discover the Jewish Museum and Synagogue. For scenic views, take a walk along the Vistula River or relax at Park Family Fun. Enjoy local Polish cuisine at a traditional restaurant, shop for souvenirs at the local market, and attend cultural events at the Oświęcim Cultural Center. Nearby, Zatorland offers amusement park fun with dinosaur exhibits.
Typically, one full day is sufficient to visit the key sites in Oświęcim, including the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.

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