How to get from Vienna to Kraków
- 332 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 6h 03m
- 7 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 19m
direct
Train
€46
Cheapest
6h 20m
direct
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Kraków. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 20m 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
332 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €15Checked Sep 28 | 6h 03mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €43Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 19mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€15Checked Sep 286h 03m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€43Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 19m · directSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Kraków: 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.
- 1Vienna → Krakówbus
FlixBus·6h 20m
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, Vienna to Kraków
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€15November 2026
€15Departures from Vienna to Kraków
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:15 and the last at 22:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 06:15 | 22:15 |
| PKP Intercitytrain | 4 | 08:00 | 23:08 |
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
FlixBusVienna-KrakówBook →PKP IntercityVienna-Kraków, Warszawa Wschodnia-KrakówBook →
Austrian AirlinesVienna International-Warsaw ChopinSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity, Austrian Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Kraków works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna to Kraków, about 6h 20m. In total it's roughly €26 over 6h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Kraków: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Kraków?
The most useful route takes about 6h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Kraków?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:15 and the last at 22:15, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Kraków?
7 a day with FlixBus, between 06:15 and 22:15.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Kraków leave from?
Vienna Erdberg with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Vienna to Kraków?
The first train with PKP Intercity leaves at 08:00 and the last at 23:08, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Vienna to Kraków?
4 a day with PKP Intercity, between 08:00 and 23:08.
How far is Kraków from Vienna?
About 332 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Kraków 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 Vienna to Kraków?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity, Austrian Airlines.
Can you get from Vienna to Kraków without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 17m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Kraków?
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: 2 Oct 2026