How to travel from Warsaw to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Vienna is a train with an average price of $59 (€48).

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

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Warsaw to Vienna costing on average $61 (€49).

A train is $89 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Vienna costing on average $148 (€119).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 17m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 36m.

Bus takes on average 9h 36m.

The distance from Warsaw to Vienna is approximately 345 miles (556 km).

The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Vienna is:

• Around 21 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

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

• Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, RegioJet a.s., Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, Warszawski Transport Publiczny, PKP Intercity to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, Buzz, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Lufthansa, Cityjet to go to Vienna by flight.

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

• 3 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
• 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket.
• 11 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, Buzz, Air Baltic.

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

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

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.