There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Wawel by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, plane, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow GlownyEc
5h 49mzł 65–390Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport916 / ...
6h 48mzł 157–216Night train
- Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Krakow GlownyEn
7h 24mzł 69–113Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Vienna to Krakow421.4 km
5h 56mzł 82Drive 392.4 km
- Drive from Vienna to Wawel392.4 km
5h 50mzł 270–390Fly
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)VIE - KRK
3h 57mzł 199–860Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Wien to MDA dworzec autobusowyEurobusways
6h 23mzł 286–390
Vienna to Wawel by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Wawel is to rideshare which costs 82 zł and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Wawel is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs 190 zł - 900 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Wawel. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Rondo Grunwaldzkie via Kraków Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Wawel. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Rondo Grunwaldzkie via Lubicz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Vienna and Wawel is 449 km. The road distance is 392.4 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Wawel without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs 65 zł - 390 zł.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Vienna to Wawel, including transfers.
Vienna to Wawel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Vienna to Wawel train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Wawel is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs 65 zł - 390 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 150 zł - 220 zł and takes 6h 48m, you could also fly, which costs 190 zł - 900 zł and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Wawel, Poland?
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glowny twice daily. Tickets cost zł 95–390 and the journey takes 5h 20m. PKP Intercity also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport twice daily. Tickets cost zł 150–220 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
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- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 270–700
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- zł 150–650
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- zł 95–390
- 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 Krakow Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- zł 65–120
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- 2nd Class
- zł 65–95
- 1st Class
- zł 90–120
Night train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- zł 65–110
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- 2nd Class
- zł 65–95
- 1st Class
- zł 85–110
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Night train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 100–220
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- 2nd Class
- zł 100–150
- 1st Class
- zł 160–220
- Business
- zł 180–200
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- zł 150–220
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Wien to MDA dworzec autobusowy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- zł 280–390
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vienna to Krakow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 82
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vienna to Wawel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport station.
Vienna to Wawel train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Wawel is 392 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Vienna to Wawel.
There are 4978+ hotels available in Wawel.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vienna and Wawel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.