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 €21.

Distance: 331 km

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€60

Average price

€27

Average price

Cheapest

€157

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

CO2 emissions

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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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Ryanair

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from Kraków to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • RyanairFR 946
    08:25PM1h05
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    09:30PMVienna International Airport
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Cracow -> Vienna)
    11:15PM6h55
    Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport)
    06:10AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesLO5013
    02:50PM1h00
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    03:50PMVienna International Airport
    2211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 205
    10:20AM5h29
    Kraków Główny
    03:49PMVienna Hbf
    461One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 205+ÖBB | InterCityIC 647
    10:20AM6h07
    Kraków Główny
    04:27PMVienna Airport
    781One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 207
    01:56PM5h53
    Kraków Główny
    07:49PMVienna Hbf
    781One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    07:15AM7h00
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    02:15PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    381One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:45AM7h20
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    07:05PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:45AM7h40
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    07:25PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS680
    02:50PM1h00
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    03:50PMVienna International Airport
    2221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH7425+Austrian AirlinesLH6324
    04:45PM3h45
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    08:30PMVienna International Airport
    2851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3906 · LO225
    02:55PM3h50
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    06:45PMVienna International Airport
    3151One-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 €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 €21.

A bus is €5 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 28m.

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