How to get from Kraków to Vienna
- 332 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 05m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 36m
direct
Train
€46
Cheapest
6h 30m
direct
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Kraków to Vienna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 332 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €17, on Thu, Sep 24.
332 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €15Checked Sep 27 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 5h 36mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€15Checked Sep 271h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€23Omio catalogue, Oct 35h 36m · directSee Train details
- Bus€24Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Kraków to Vienna: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Kraków → Vienna Centralbus
FlixBus·6h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Kraków to Vienna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€15November 2026
€16Departures from Kraków to Vienna
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 16:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 01:00 | 16:45 |
| PKP Intercitytrain | 4 | 06:15 | 20:37 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusKraków-Vienna CentralBook →PKP IntercityKraków-ViennaBook →
RyanairKraków John Paul II-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Kraków to Vienna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Kraków to Vienna Central, about 6h 30m. In total it's roughly €26 over 6h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Kraków to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Vienna?
The most useful route takes about 6h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Kraków to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:00 and the last at 16:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Kraków to Vienna?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 01:00 and 16:45.
When is the first train from Kraków to Vienna?
The first train with PKP Intercity leaves at 06:15 and the last at 20:37, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Kraków to Vienna?
4 a day with PKP Intercity, between 06:15 and 20:37.
How far is Vienna from Kraków?
About 332 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Kraków to Vienna cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €26. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Kraków to Vienna?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity, Ryanair.
Can you get from Kraków to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 33m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków to Vienna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026