How to get from Kraków to Vienna
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Kraków to Vienna by price and travel time.
- 332 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h
- 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
1h
direct
Flight
€118
Cheapest
6h 30m
direct
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Kraków to Vienna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 332 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
332 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €27Checked Oct 19 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 36mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€27Checked Oct 191h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 36m · directSee Train details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Kraków John Paul II → Vienna Internationalflight
Ryanair·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures 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 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:00
- 07:15
- 15:05
- 16:45
All departuresPKP Intercity
- 06:15
- 10:17
- 14:11
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairKraków John Paul II-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
FlixBusKraków-Vienna CentralBook →
LOT Polish AirlinesKraków John Paul II-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →PKP IntercityKraków-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, LOT Polish Airlines, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Kraków to Vienna works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Kraków to Vienna, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €27 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Kraków to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Vienna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €23 to €26. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Kraków to Vienna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 05m.
How long is the flight from Kraków to Vienna?
About 1h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Kraków and Vienna?
Kraków is KRK and Vienna is VIE, so this route is usually written KRK to VIE.
Which operators run Kraków to Vienna?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, LOT Polish Airlines, PKP Intercity.
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: Ryanair
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026