How to travel from Kraków to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, 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 €19.

Distance: 331 km

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€60

Average price

€28

Average price

Cheapest

€172

Average price

6h 56m

Average total duration

6h 26m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 14m

Average total duration

5h 44m

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30m

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5h 45m

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Fastest

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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from Kraków to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • RegioJet a.s.(Cracow -> Vienna)
    10:45 PM7h25
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    6:10 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Cracow -> Vienna)
    10:45 PM7h25
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    6:10 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesLO5013
    2:50 PM1h00
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    3:50 PMVienna International Airport
    2081One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 203
    6:15 AM5h34
    Kraków Główny
    11:49 AMVienna Hbf
    431One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 417
    8:57 PM8h28
    Kraków Główny
    5:25 AMVienna Hbf
    431One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 207
    2:11 PM5h38
    Kraków Główny
    7:49 PMVienna Hbf
    631One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM7h10
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    12:55 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    301One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:05 PM6h30
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    9:35 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM7h00
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    2:15 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS680
    2:50 PM1h00
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    3:50 PMVienna International Airport
    2161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3920 · LO225
    1:45 PM5h00
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    6:45 PMVienna International Airport
    2651One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3908 · LO225
    12:15 PM6h30
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    6:45 PMVienna International Airport
    2651One-way
    1 transfer

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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 train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €28.

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

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Vienna costing on average €60.

A bus is €144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Vienna costing on average €172.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 44m.

Train takes on average 6h 26m.

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 17 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 train, bus, 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 Ryanair, Buzz, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., PKP Intercity to go to Vienna by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Lot Polish Airlines.
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket.
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
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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