There are 6 ways to get from Austria to Kraków by train, bus, rideshare, plane, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
6h 39mzł 440–560Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Vienna to Krakow421.2 km
5h 56mzł 85Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus 916A / ...
7h 27mzł 180–280Fly
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane VIE - KRK
4h 41mzł 175–928Drive 421.8 km
- Drive from Vienna to Krakówcar 421.8 km
4h 59mzł 309–446Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Wien to MDA dworzec autobusowyEurobusways
6hzł 280–390
Austria to Kraków by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austria to Kraków is to rideshare which costs 85 zł and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Austria to Kraków is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs 170 zł - 950 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Kraków station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Krakow, MDA Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Austria to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Krakow Glowny via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Austria and Kraków is 449 km. The road distance is 421.8 km.
The best way to get from Austria to Kraków without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs 440 zł - 600 zł.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Austria to Kraków, including transfers.
Austria to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Austria to Kraków train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Austria to Kraków is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs 440 zł - 600 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 180 zł - 280 zł and takes 7h 27m, you could also fly, which costs 170 zł - 950 zł and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Austria and Kraków, Poland?
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glowny every 4 hours. Tickets cost zł 430–550 and the journey takes 5h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Krakow, MDA Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost zł 170–270 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 240–950
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 130–700
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 430–550
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Krakow, MDA Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 170–270
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Wien to MDA dworzec autobusowy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- zł 280–390
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Vienna to Krakow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 85
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Austria to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.
Austria to Kraków train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Kraków is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Austria to Kraków.
There are 5457+ hotels available in Kraków.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Austria and Kraków. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.