How to get from Warsaw to Vienna
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Warsaw to Vienna by price and travel time.
- 559 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 3 train departures a day with PKP Intercity
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€89
Cheapest
9h
direct
Bus
€36
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Warsaw to Vienna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, 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 19, 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 | €89Checked Oct 19 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 20mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 9hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€89Checked Oct 191h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 20m · directSee Train details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Oct 209h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Warsaw to Vienna: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Warsaw Chopin → Vienna Internationalflight
LOT Polish Airlines·1h 20m
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 Warsaw to Vienna
PKP Intercity runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:29 and the last at 19:41.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKP Intercitytrain | 3 | 05:29 | 19:41 |
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 21:35 | 22:00 |
All departuresPKP Intercity
- 05:29
- 13:41
- 19:41
All departuresFlixBus
- 21:35
- 22:00
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
LOT Polish AirlinesWarsaw Chopin-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
FlixBusWarszawa Wschodnia-ViennaBook →PKP IntercityWarszawa Wschodnia-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, FlixBus, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Warsaw to Vienna works
Start with a LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw to Vienna, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €89 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Warsaw to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Vienna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first train from Warsaw to Vienna?
The first train with PKP Intercity leaves at 05:29 and the last at 19:41, from Warszawa Wschodnia, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Warsaw to Vienna?
3 a day with PKP Intercity, between 05:29 and 19:41.
Which station does the train from Warsaw to Vienna leave from?
Warszawa Wschodnia with PKP Intercity, according to the published timetable.
When is the first bus from Warsaw to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 21:35 and the last at 22:00, from Warszawa Wschodnia, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Warsaw to Vienna?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 21:35 and 22:00.
Which station does the bus from Warsaw to Vienna leave from?
Warszawa Wschodnia with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Vienna from Warsaw?
About 559 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Warsaw to Vienna cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €29 to €36. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Warsaw to Vienna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Vienna?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Warsaw and Vienna?
Warsaw is WAW and Vienna is VIE, so this route is usually written WAW to VIE.
Which operators run Warsaw to Vienna?
On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, FlixBus, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Warsaw to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 04m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Warsaw 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: LOT Polish Airlines
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026