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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zakopane to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zakopane to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,306 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. 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 train costs an average of Kč 1,306, while a flight costs an average of Kč 5,372.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč 1,386 Average price | Kč 5,372 Average price | Kč 1,306 Average price Cheapest | Kč 845 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zakopane to Vienna:
A train is Kč 81 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zakopane to Vienna costing on average Kč 1,386.
A train is Kč 4,067 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zakopane to Vienna costing on average Kč 5,372.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 6m.
Bus takes on average 10h 4m.
Tickets start at around Kč 1,386 compared to roughly Kč 845 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -Kč 541. The journey takes 9h 34m versus 4h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Zakopane to Vienna
How to get from Zakopane to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zakopane to Vienna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 9468:35 PM1h05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice9:40 PMVienna International AirportKč 4681One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 9468:35 PM1h05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice9:40 PMVienna International AirportKč 4681One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LO50132:50 PM1h00John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice3:50 PMVienna International AirportKč 3,1211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Frýdek-Místek -> Brno) · (Prague -> Vienna)5:52 AM9h58Zakopane3:50 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler PlatzKč 5761One-way2 transfers
- RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · (Frýdek-Místek -> Brno)5:24 AM10h26Štrba, Nádraží3:50 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler PlatzKč 6021One-way2 transfers
- RJ 1008 (Košice -> Prague) · (Frýdek-Místek -> Brno) · (Prague -> Vienna)5:10 AM10h40Poprad-Tatry3:50 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler PlatzKč 6281One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 PM11h20Zakopane6:35 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)Kč 1,0491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 PM11h35Zakopane6:50 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler PlatzKč 1,0621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM9h45Zakopane7:50 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)Kč 1,0751One-way1 transfer
- OS6802:50 PM1h00John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice3:50 PMVienna International AirportKč 4,6791One-way0 transfers
- LO3910 · LO2235:40 AM2h55John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice8:35 AMVienna International AirportKč 5,2571One-way1 transfer
- LO3906 · LO2252:55 PM3h50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice6:45 PMVienna International AirportKč 5,2571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zakopane to Vienna:
A train is Kč 81 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zakopane to Vienna costing on average Kč 1,386.
A train is Kč 4,067 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zakopane to Vienna costing on average Kč 5,372.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 6m.
Bus takes on average 10h 4m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zakopane and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Štrba, Nádraží and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zakopane and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with Buzz, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., Deutsche Bahn to go to Vienna by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.
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