How to get from Warsaw to Vienna
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 Warsaw to Vienna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 55m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 555 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 €36, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 4, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €22Checked Sep 9 | 2h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €24Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 8h 20mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €38Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 9hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€22Checked Sep 92h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€24Omio catalogue, Sep 98h 20m · directSee Train details
- Bus€38Omio catalogue, Sep 99h · 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Warsaw Chopin → Kraków John Paul IIflight
LOT Polish Airlines·50m - 2Kraków John Paul II → Vienna Internationalflight
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, Warsaw to Vienna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€35October 2026
€22Departures from Warsaw to Vienna
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:45 and the last at 22:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 08:45 | 22:00 |
| PKP Intercitytrain | 3 | 05:29 | 19:41 |
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
LOT Polish AirlinesWarsaw Chopin-Kraków John Paul IISee live options and dates →RyanairKraków John Paul II-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →PKP IntercityWarsaw-ViennaBook →
FlixBusWarszawa Wschodnia-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Ryanair, PKP Intercity, FlixBus; 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 Kraków, about 50 min. Transfer in Kraków and continue by FR flight on to Vienna (1h 5m). In total it's roughly €98 over 2h 55m, 1 transfer.
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 2h 55m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Vienna from Warsaw?
About 555 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 €36 to €54. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Warsaw to Vienna?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 2h 55m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Vienna?
About 2h 55m, 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, Ryanair, PKP Intercity, FlixBus.
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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