What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków to Austria?

The cheapest way to get from Kraków to Austria is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kraków to Austria?

The fastest way to get from Kraków to Austria is to fly and subway which takes 3h 47m and costs €40 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Kraków and Austria?

No, there is no direct bus from Kraków station to Austria. However, there are services departing from Krakow, MDA Bus Station and arriving at Vienna Erdberg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Kraków and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Austria. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at Stephansplatz via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Kraków to Austria?

The distance between Kraków and Austria is 449 km. The road distance is 421.1 km.

How do I travel from Kraków to Austria without a car?

The best way to get from Kraków to Austria without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €50 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Kraków to Austria?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Kraków to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Austria bus from?

Kraków to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Austria train from?

Kraków to Austria train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.

Train or bus from Kraków to Austria?

The best way to get from Kraków to Austria is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Erdberg, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Kraków to Austria bus arrive?

Kraków to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Erdberg station.

Where does the Kraków to Austria train arrive?

Kraków to Austria train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kraków to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Kraków to Austria is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Kraków to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4624+ hotels available in Austria.

Can I share a ride from Kraków to Austria?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kraków to Austria by train, bus, rideshare, plane, subway, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbftrain Ic
5h 38m
€52–93
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Krakow to Viennarideshare 421.3 km
5h 57m
€20
Bus via Erdberg
1. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N1290
7h 19m
€42–61
Fly to Vienna International Airport, subway
1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane KRK - VIE
2. Take the subway from Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. to Stephansplatzsubway
3h 47m
€41–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Krakow Central Bus Station to Vienna Main train stationbus RegioJet 209 / ...
7h 33m
€34–51
Drive 421.1 km
1. Drive from Kraków to Viennacar 421.1 km
4h 56m
€70–101
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane KRK - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
6h 27m
€116–356

Kraków to Austria by train and subway

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Distance: 448.6 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Kraków, Poland and Austria?

PKP Intercity operates a train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Vienna Erdberg once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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