How to get from Vienna to Kraków
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Kraków. 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €20, on Sun, Sep 6.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 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 | €28Checked Sep 5 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €63Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 6h 19mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 8h 35m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€28Checked Sep 51h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€63Omio catalogue, Sep 96h 19m · directSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Sep 98h 35m · 2 transfersSee 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 International → Kraków John Paul IIflight
Ryanair·1h 05m
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.
All transport observations
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
€53Departures from Vienna to Kraków
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:45 and the last at 22:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 01:45 | 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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairVienna International-Kraków John Paul IISee live options and dates →
Austrian AirlinesVienna International-Kraków John Paul IISee live options and dates →
FlixBusVienna International-Katowice, Katowice-KrakówBook →PKP IntercityVienna-KrakówBook →City transitVienna-Vienna InternationalBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, PKP Intercity, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Kraków works
Start with a FR flight from Vienna to Kraków, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €28 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Kraków: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Kraków?
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.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €39. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Vienna to Kraków?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 05m.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Kraków?
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 Vienna and Kraków?
Vienna is VIE and Kraków is KRK, so this route is usually written VIE to KRK.
Which operators run Vienna to Kraków?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, PKP Intercity, City transit.
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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