How to get from Vienna to Warsaw
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Vienna to Warsaw by price and travel time.
- 559 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 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 15m
direct
Flight
€275
Cheapest
9h
direct
Bus
€36
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Warsaw. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 559 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 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
559 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €275Checked Oct 18 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 32mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 9hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€275Checked Oct 181h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 32m · directSee Train details
- Bus€30Omio catalogue, Oct 209h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Warsaw: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna International → Warsaw Chopinflight
Austrian Airlines·1h 15m
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 Vienna to Warsaw
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:45 and the last at 22:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 19:45 | 22:15 |
| PKP Intercitytrain | 3 | 05:30 | 23:08 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 19:45
- 20:15
- 22:00
- 22:15
All departuresPKP Intercity
- 05:30
- 13:30
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
Austrian AirlinesVienna International-Warsaw ChopinSee live options and dates →
FlixBusVienna-Warszawa WschodniaBook →PKP IntercityVienna-Warszawa WschodniaBook →On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Warsaw works
Start with a Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna to Warsaw, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €275 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Warsaw: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Warsaw?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Warsaw?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:45 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 Warsaw?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 19:45 and 22:15.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Warsaw leave from?
Vienna Erdberg with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Vienna to Warsaw?
The first train with PKP Intercity leaves at 05:30 and the last at 23:08, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Vienna to Warsaw?
3 a day with PKP Intercity, between 05:30 and 23:08.
How far is Warsaw from Vienna?
About 559 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Warsaw cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €26 to €36. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Vienna to Warsaw?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Warsaw?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Vienna and Warsaw?
Vienna is VIE and Warsaw is WAW, so this route is usually written VIE to WAW.
Which operators run Vienna to Warsaw?
On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Vienna to Warsaw without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 58m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Warsaw?
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: Austrian Airlines
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026