How to travel from Kraków to Vienna

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Kraków to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 €20, and a flight costs an average of €22.

Distance: 331 km

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Bus
Flight

€60

Average price

€27

Average price

Cheapest

€160

Average price

6h 54m

Average total duration

6h 24m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 31m

Average total duration

6h 1m

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30m

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5h 45m

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2h 45m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.0kg

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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)

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FlixBus

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Ryanair

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from Kraków to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:15AM6h55
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
02:10PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
441One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Cracow -> Vienna)
11:15PM6h55
Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport)
06:10AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS684
07:00AM1h00
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
08:00AMVienna International Airport
2291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 205
10:21AM5h28
Kraków Główny
03:49PMVienna Hbf
821One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 207
02:00PM5h49
Kraków Główny
07:49PMVienna Hbf
821One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 207+ÖBB | InterCityIC 745
02:00PM6h27
Kraków Główny
08:27PMVienna Airport
951One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM7h20
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
07:05PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM7h40
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
07:25PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
431One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Cracow -> Vienna)
10:45PM7h25
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
06:10AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
261One-way
0 transfers
RyanairFR 946
01:50PM1h05
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
02:55PMVienna International Airport
2231One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3910 · LO223
05:35AM3h00
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
08:35AMVienna International Airport
2281One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesLO5011
07:00AM1h00
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
08:00AMVienna International Airport
2711One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Kraków to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Kraków and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €20.

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

A bus is €1 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Vienna costing on average €22.

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Vienna costing on average €25.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 55m.

Train takes on average 5h 17m.

The Kraków to Vienna distance is approximately 331 km.
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Vienna is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kraków to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, Regiojet, Koleje Śląskie, PKP Intercity to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Buzz, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Vienna by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket.
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, PKP Intercity.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Buzz, LOT Polish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków 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.
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