How to get from Krakow to Vienna

How to Get

Jul 9

About traveling from Krakow to Vienna

Both Krakow and Vienna are beautiful cities in the heart of Europe with rich histories and vibrant cultures. When you’ve finally had your share of perogies in Krakow, (who’s counting?), you might want to head to Vienna, where you can spend a few hours in a Viennese coffee shop just as the most famous intellectual and creative minds have done since the 1800s. Why stop at perogies and coffee when you can add wine to the menu? Between Krakow and Vienna make sure you stop at Mikulov, the town at the heart of Czech wine country, then walk it all off with a nice stroll through the beautiful Kromeriz gardens. The best way to see these sights and more is by taking a private car transfer from Krakow to Vienna.

How to get from Krakow to Vienna

If you’re traveling from Krakow to Vienna, you have several travel options. For travelers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Krakow to Vienna. The fastest way to travel from Krakow to Vienna is by car, which is the best way to travel from Krakow to Vienna since it’s so convenient.

Krakow to Vienna by train

Two travel from Krakow to Vienna by train, your only option is to take one of the two night trains that leave from Krakow Glowny and takes you either to Wien Hbf or Flughafen Wien station in Vienna. The 450 km trip takes about 8 and a half hours, and costs around 50 EUR. There is one direct train and one with a stop, so if you choose the latter make sure you don’t sleep through your connection, and bring earplugs if you take the former! Trains have bathrooms on board, and usually offer a dining car.

Krakow to Vienna by bus

To travel from Krakow to Vienna by bus, you have a few options. All busses leave Krakow from Dworzec Autobusowy station and go to all the major bus stations in Vienna: Wien Erdberg, Wien Blechturmgasse, Flughafen Wien, and Wien Südtiroler Platz. A direct bus with no changes takes about 7 hours and will cost you anywhere from 26 to 52 EUR. You can purchase your ticket online at any of the three major bus operators, Flixbus, Regiojet, and Leo Express. Flixbus and Regiojet offer direct service from Krakow to Vienna, but if you choose Leo Express you’ll need to change busses at least once along the way.

Krakow to Vienna by Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Krakow to Vienna. You will be picked up at your accommodation, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Vienna, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!