What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków Old Town to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from Kraków Old Town to Vienna is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kraków Old Town to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from Kraków Old Town to Vienna is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs €35 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Kraków Old Town and Vienna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Krakow, MDA Bus Station station and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kraków Old Town and Vienna?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Kraków Old Town to Vienna?

The distance between Kraków Old Town and Vienna is 447 km. The road distance is 421.5 km.

How do I travel from Kraków Old Town to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from Kraków Old Town to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €65 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Kraków Old Town to Vienna?

The train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbf takes 5h 32m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Kraków Old Town to Vienna bus from?

Kraków Old Town to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kraków Old Town to Vienna train from?

Kraków Old Town to Vienna train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.

Train, bus or fly from Kraków Old Town to Vienna?

The best way to get from Kraków Old Town to Vienna is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €200 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Kraków Old Town to Vienna bus arrive?

Kraków Old Town to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where does the Kraków Old Town to Vienna train arrive?

Kraków Old Town to Vienna train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kraków Old Town to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Kraków Old Town to Vienna is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Kraków Old Town to Vienna.

How do I get a train ticket from Kraków Old Town to Vienna?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kraków Old Town to Vienna?

Book your Kraków Old Town to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4796+ hotels available in Vienna.

Can I share a ride from Kraków Old Town to Vienna?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kraków Old Town and Vienna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Kraków Old Town to Vienna - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Kraków Old Town to Vienna by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbftrain Ic
5h 48m
€65–260
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Krakow to Viennarideshare 421.3 km
5h 58m
€20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus 916A / ...
6h 48m
€35–70
Fly
1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane KRK - VIE
3h 53m
€35–197
Train via Ostrava
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Bohumintrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bohumin to Wien Hbftrain Ic
6h 7m
€50–254
Drive 421.5 km
1. Drive from Kraków Old Town to Viennacar 421.5 km
4h 57m
€68–99

Kraków Old Town to Vienna by foot and train

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Distance: 447.2 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Kraków Old Town, Lesser Poland and Vienna, Austria?

PKP Intercity operates a train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–260 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 30m. RegioJet also services this route twice daily.

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