Vienna to Cracow Bus

Q: What is the distance between Vienna and Cracow?

The distance between these two places is a total of 288 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Vienna and Cracow?

The average travel time between the stations is 08:15 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Vienna to Cracow?

The ticket prices begin from $20.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Vienna to Cracow?

The average number of daily departures is 34. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Vienna to Cracow?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Vienna to Cracow?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Vienna to Cracow Route Summary

Vienna to Cracow bus is a popular way of travelling between Austria and Poland.There are up to 34 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Vienna bus station at 01:45h, arriving at Cracow bus station at 09:05h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:55h, arriving at 07:15h the following day.

Departure station and country Vienna, Austria

Arrival station and country Cracow, Poland

Travel Distance 288 mi

Average Trip Duration 08h 15min

Total Departures 34

Popular Operators FlixBus, Student Agency

Lowest Price $20

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Vienna to Cracow:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

01:45 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

7h 20min

09:05 Krakow Central Bus Station

FlixBus

from 27.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Nov

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02:10 Vienna

6h 55min

09:05 Krakow Central Bus Station

FlixBus

from 25.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Nov

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06:15 Vienna Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)

7h 15min

13:30 Krakow Central Bus Station

FlixBus

from 28.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Nov

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06:35 Vienna

6h 55min

13:30 Kraków

FlixBus

from 28.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Nov

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08:00 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

6h 20min

14:20 Krakow Central Bus Station

FlixBus

from 26.48 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Nov

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Getting from Vienna and Cracow by bus

The shortest travel distance between Vienna and Cracow is 288 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 08:00 has a travel time of 06:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:10h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cracow earlier, there are 18 night buses from Vienna to Cracow. The overnight buses depart between 17:40 and 22:15 and arrive between 01:00 and 06:15 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Cracow:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

23:35 Vienna

10h 10min

1 Bus change

09:45 Krakow Central Bus Station

Student Agency

from 19.8 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 30. Oct

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23:35 Vienna

7h 40min

07:15 Krakow Central Bus Station

Student Agency

from 17.9 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Nov

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23:55 Vienna Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)

7h 20min

07:15 Krakow Central Bus Station

Student Agency

from 17.9 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Nov

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17:40 Vienna Central Bus Station VIB

7h 20min

01:00 Krakow Central Bus Station

FlixBus

from 32.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 30. Oct

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21:30 Vienna Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)

8h 45min

06:15 Krakow Central Bus Station

FlixBus

from 19.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 16. Nov

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Vienna to Cracow route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus

2.5 Student Agency

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Vienna or Cracow bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Vienna

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Cracow

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Cracow here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $20 (One-Way) or $40 (Return).

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