How to travel from Vienna to Kraków

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €18.

Distance: 331 km

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Bus
Flight

€72

Average price

€28

Average price

Cheapest

€181

Average price

6h 38m

Average total duration

6h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 36m

Average total duration

7h 6m

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30m

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5h 37m

Average total duration

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2h 37m

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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

CO2 emissions

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)

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FlixBus

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Ryanair

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from Vienna to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM6h20
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
02:20PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RegioJet a.s.(Vienna -> Cracow)
11:55PM7h20
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
07:15AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS679
01:10PM1h00
Vienna International Airport
02:10PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
2991One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 206
08:10AM5h36
Vienna Hbf
01:46PMKraków Główny
731One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 204
12:10PM5h37
Vienna Hbf
05:47PMKraków Główny
731One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | InterCityIC 642+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 204
11:34AM6h13
Vienna Airport
05:47PMKraków Główny
841One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
06:35AM6h55
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
01:30PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:15AM7h15
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
01:30PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:30PM6h55
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
10:25PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
331One-way
0 transfers
RyanairFR 947
01:20PM1h05
Vienna International Airport
02:25PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
681One-way
0 transfers
Lot Polish AirlinesLO224 · LO3905
09:20AM5h00
Vienna International Airport
02:20PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
2731One-way
1 transfer
Lot Polish AirlinesLO224 · LO3919
09:20AM6h25
Vienna International Airport
03:45PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
2731One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Kraków

Travel to Kraków 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 Vienna to Kraków.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Kraków is a flight with an average price of €18.

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

A flight is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Kraków costing on average €19.

A flight is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Kraków costing on average €26.

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

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 20m.

Bus takes on average 6h 55m.

The Vienna to Kraków distance is approximately 331 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Kraków is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Kraków 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 Vienna to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket, Infobus to go to Kraków by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Lufthansa, Air France, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Kraków by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, Infobus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz, braathens regional aviation.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Zakopane, Berlin, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.
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