There are 5 ways to get from Austria to Oświęcim by train, bus, night train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Oswiecimtrain Ec
5h 35mzł 340–610Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowabus N918 / ...
- Take the bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Oswiecim, Muzeum Auschwitzbus 1287 / ...
8h 2mzł 165–275Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Myslowicenighttrain En
9h 21mzł 289–1,023Drive 358.8 km
- Drive from Vienna to Oświęcimcar 358.8 km
4h 15mzł 250–361Fly, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane VIE - KRK
- Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Oswiecimtrain
5h 43mzł 183–853
Austria to Oświęcim by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austria to Oświęcim is to bus which costs 160 zł - 280 zł and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Austria to Oświęcim is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs 240 zł - 360 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Oświęcim. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Oswiecim, Muzeum Auschwitz via Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Austria to Oświęcim. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Oswiecim via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Austria and Oświęcim is 355 km. The road distance is 358.8 km.
The best way to get from Austria to Oświęcim without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs 340 zł - 650 zł.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Austria to Oświęcim, including transfers.
Austria to Oświęcim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Austria to Oświęcim train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Austria to Oświęcim is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs 340 zł - 650 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 160 zł - 280 zł and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Austria and Oświęcim, Lesser Poland?
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Oswiecim every 4 hours. Tickets cost zł 330–600 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Oswiecim, Muzeum Auschwitz via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), and Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 120–600
- 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 260–800
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Wien Hbf to Oswiecim
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 330–600
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- PKP Intercity
Night train from Wien Hbf to Myslowice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- zł 270–1,000
- Website
- PKP Intercity
Train from Krakow Glowny to Oswiecim
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- zł 60–230
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Phone
- +420 220 311 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Krakow Glowny to Oswiecim
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 25–40
- Website
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +48 (12) 30 71 714
- [email protected]
- Website
- Koleie Malopolskie
Train from Krakow Glowny to Oswiecim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- zł 22–26
- Website
- Koleie Malopolskie
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 140–240
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Oswiecim, Muzeum Auschwitz
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- zł 15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Austria to Oświęcim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa.
Austria to Oświęcim train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Oswiecim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Oświęcim is 359 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Austria to Oświęcim.
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