Krakow to Vienna Train & Bus Tickets

Typical figures (indicative)

Buses on this route have typically taken about 4–5 hours, with fares from about €9. We have no recent train or bus fares for Krakow to Vienna to show, so treat these as a rough guide and search a date for current prices.

Save with split tickets

On some days two tickets for the same train cost less than one through ticket. In recent checks the typical saving on Krakow to Vienna was about €29.68, up to €29.68 (1 days checked).

Example: the 13:58 train on 2 Nov 2026. One ticket costs €66.40; the same train bought as two tickets, split at Breclav, costs €36.72.

You stay on the same train. The journey is only split into two tickets at Breclav; buy both and show both when the ticket is checked.

Two separate tickets: there is no connection guarantee if the train is late. Prices are as last checked, not a live quote; the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Krakow to Vienna: what to expect

Krakow and Vienna are about 399 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Poland to Austria. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 399 km this is a medium-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Krakow–Vienna tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Vienna

• The Wiener Riesenrad, built in 1897, was the world's tallest extant Ferris wheel from 1920 until 1985. (Source: Wikipedia)
• The Semmering railway, built 1848-1854, was Europe's first standard-gauge mountain railway and became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998. (Source: Wikipedia)
• In a traditional Viennese coffee house, your coffee always arrives with a glass of cold tap water, and you may linger for hours. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Krakow to Vienna

How long does the journey from Krakow to Vienna take?
Roughly 4–5 hours by bus (indicative), over about 399 km. Train times depend on the operator and the day, so search a date for exact times.

What is the cheapest ticket from Krakow to Vienna?
Fares vary by date and operator. Buses on this route have typically started from around €9 (indicative). Search your date to compare current train and bus prices.