There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Ruda by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Katowicetrain Ec
5h 25mzł 72–153Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowebus N1395
6h 2mzł 135–326Drive 343 km
- Drive from Vienna to Rudacar 343 km
3h 54mzł 233–336Fly to Katowice International Airport
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane VIE - KTW
6h 58mzł 313–968Bus via Ostrava
- Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Ostrava Svinov Train Stationbus RegioJet 209
- Take the bus from Ostrava Svinov Train Station to Katowice Sądowabus RegioJet 209
8h 44mzł 89–181Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, 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 Zabrzetrain
6h 9mzł 324–1,005
Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Katowice International Airport (KTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Ruda is to bus via Ostrava which costs 85 zł - 190 zł and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Ruda is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs 230 zł - 340 zł.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Ruda. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Zaborze Skargi via Katowice and Zabrze Plac Wolności. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Vienna and Ruda is 380 km. The road distance is 343 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Ruda without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs 70 zł - 160 zł.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Vienna to Ruda, including transfers.
Vienna to Ruda train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Ruda is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs 70 zł - 160 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 130 zł - 330 zł and takes 6h 2m, you could also fly, which costs 310 zł - 1 000 zł and takes 6h 58m.
Vienna to Ruda train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Katowice station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Ruda is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Vienna to Ruda.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Ruda, Poland?
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Katowice 3 times a day. Tickets cost zł 270–360 and the journey takes 4h 49m. PKP Intercity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe once daily. Tickets cost zł 120–290 and the journey takes 5h 27m.
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Katowice International Airport via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- zł 290–1,200
Flights from Vienna International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 280–750
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 180–750
- 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 280–750
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 270–360
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- infokraj@intercity.pl
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Wien Hbf to Katowice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 55–100
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- 2nd Class
- zł 55–85
- 1st Class
- zł 80–100
Train from Krakow Glowny to Zabrze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- zł 100–110
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Gliwice, Centrum Przesiadkowe
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 120–290
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Ostrava Svinov Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 55–120
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
Bus from Ostrava Svinov Train Station to Katowice Sądowa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- zł 20–50
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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