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Rynek Underground Museum
Museum beneath the Main Square revealing medieval remains, trade history and immersive displays under the heart of the Old Town.
Take a flight from Vienna to Kraków and enjoy the approximately 331 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:30, the last at 22:30.
Distance 331 km |
Average flight duration 2h 44m |
Flights per day 17 |
Direct flights 3 |
First flight 5:30 |
Last flight 22:30 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price on 02 Sept
£84
Average ticket price on 02 Sept
£248
Fastest journey on 02 Sept
1 h
Average journey duration on 02 Sept
1 h 59 m
Flights on 02 Sept
17
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Vienna to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Kraków will cost around £248 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £84.
On Wed 02 Sept, we found 17 flights from Vienna to Kraków, including 3 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 331 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 947
EW9751 · EW9732
LO224 · LO3921
LO224 · LO3905
LO224 · LO3919
OS679
LO5014
FR 947
LH6329+
LH1622
LH6325+
LH1626Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 6h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 331 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Kraków:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Kraków costing on average £59.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 46m.
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Kraków flights for tomorrow, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LO224 · LO3921 | 9:15 Vienna International Airport | 11h30 | 20:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO224 · LO3911 | 9:15 Vienna International Airport | 14h35 | 23:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO224 · LO3905 | 9:15 Vienna International Airport | 5h00 | 14:15 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO224 · LO3923 | 9:15 Vienna International Airport | 8h30 | 17:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO224 · LO3919 | 9:15 Vienna International Airport | 6h50 | 16:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
EW9751 · EW9732 | 9:15 Vienna International Airport | 4h05 | 13:20 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LH6329+ LH1622 | 9:25 Vienna International Airport | 3h15 | 12:40 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
OS679 | 13:05 Vienna International Airport | 1h00 | 14:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 changesdirect | |
LO5014 | 13:05 Vienna International Airport | 1h00 | 14:05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 changesdirect | |
FR 947 | 19:25 Vienna International Airport | 1h05 | 20:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 changesdirect | |
LO226 · LO3923 | 19:30 Vienna International Airport | 22h15 | 17:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO226 · LO3921 | 19:30 Vienna International Airport | 25h15 | 20:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO226 · LO3919 | 19:30 Vienna International Airport | 20h15 | 15:45 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO226 · LO3905 | 19:30 Vienna International Airport | 18h45 | 14:15 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO226 · LO3911 | 19:30 Vienna International Airport | 4h20 | 23:50 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LO226 · LO3907 | 19:30 Vienna International Airport | 16h00 | 11:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
LH6325+ LH1626 | 19:55 Vienna International Airport | 3h35 | 23:30 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 change | |
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Museum beneath the Main Square revealing medieval remains, trade history and immersive displays under the heart of the Old Town.
Former enamel factory with a powerful exhibition on Kraków under Nazi occupation and daily life during the Second World War.
Major branch of the National Museum with Polish art from the nineteenth century onward, including celebrated paintings and decorative arts.
Kraków’s main square is a lively historic centre with the Cloth Hall, church façades and constant street life at all hours.
Historic Jewish quarter with synagogues, courtyards, murals and a lively street scene that blends heritage with contemporary city life.
Broad green promenade planted where medieval walls once stood; ideal for walking between key sights around the Old Town.
Obwarzanek krakowski is Kraków’s iconic ring-shaped bread, boiled then baked and topped with poppy or sesame seeds. It is a protected local street-food classic.
Maczanka krakowska is roast pork in a caraway-spiced gravy, served in a bread roll. It is often called Kraków’s traditional answer to pulled pork sandwiches.
Kiełbasa krakowska is a smoked Polish sausage linked to Kraków, made from seasoned pork. It is prized for its firm texture and distinctive garlic-spice flavour.
Traditional Polish restaurant near the Main Square, known for hearty classics, period interiors and folk-inspired atmosphere.
Casual venue specialising in maczanka krakowska and other local sandwiches. A good stop for classic Kraków street-food flavours.
Well-known Jewish-style restaurant in Kazimierz serving Polish and regional dishes in a lively, rustic setting with evening music.
Budget-friendly for city breaks; hotels, meals and public transport usually cost less than in major Western European tourist cities.
About 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis or add a small tip; check the bill for any service charge.
Official public transport app
Kraków Airport railway station -> Kraków Główny
Flights from Vienna to Krakow are a convenient and fast way of traveling between the two iconic cities. Travelers can get from the historic Polish city of Krakow from the iconic Austrian capital of Vienna in just over an hour when flying direct. Flights with stopovers are common along this route, however most services take little more than a few hours to complete, even with a stop in another European city.
Airlines operating flights from Vienna to Krakow include SAS, Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, and a range of other national carriers and budget airlines. SAS offers one direct flight per day, departing Vienna at around 1:00 p.m. each day. Flights depart along this route fromeral morning to late evening, with roughly 40 flights departing each week.
Flight journey from Vienna to Krakow is short and takes approximately one hour when flying direct. For instance, if you depart from Vienna Airport at 8:35 p.m, you would most likely arrive in Krakow at 9:35 p.m. The total distance covered by flights from Vienna to Krakow is 318 kilometers (198 kilometers), so even indirect flights do not take too long. Typical stopover locations for this route are Munich and Copenhagen, and occasionally longer stopovers occur in Stockholm.
There are 14 direct flights per week and three daily operating from Vienna to Krakow during most days of the week, but the number is subject to change depending on the day and time of departure. Austrian and LOT-Polish airlines offer direct flights to Krakow while most indirect flights from Vienna are served by Lufthansa, SAS or British Airways.
Departure airport: All flights departing from Vienna, Austria to Krakow fly from the Vienna International Airport. Travelers can get to the airport by public service transportation such as trains or uses. There is a city airport train that runs from 5:30 a.m. to midnight and operates on a fixed schedule from the Mitte Station. The journey from the city center to the airport takes approximately 20 minutes. Travelers can also use a cheaper alternative and use buses which operate via various locations from the city center to the metropolitan area including the Hauptbahnhof and Morzinplatz stations. The journey by bus takes approximately 30 minutes to get to the airport. Travelers can also use taxis or car rental services that are readily available 24 hours a day to the airport.
Arrival airport: All passengers traveling from Vienna to Krakow by flight arrive at John Paul II Balice international airport, Krakow. The airport is located 11-kilometers west of Krakow city center in southern Poland. The airport can be accessed via the local public transport system. From the arrival terminals, travelers can use public buses 208 or 252 to the city center during the day. The buses use route 902 to the city center during the night and take approximately 50 minutes to get to Krakow. Trains from the airport are also available and ferry people to the city center. The trains are run by Koleje Malopolskie and are faster and convenient. They operate on fixed, regular schedules to the city center from the airport, and hence travelers can use them to travel to their hotels or the city center. They are air-conditioned and have free WiFi, among other facilities. The John Paul II International Airport has other public amenities such as restaurants and shops and public WiFi. However, every passenger can access the WiFi for the first 15 minutes only. Travelers upon arrival in Krakow can explore delicious cuisines in Krakow from hotels such as Hotel Cracowdays, Qubus Hotel, and Andel’s hotel Krakow located a few kilometers from the Krakow airport.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Kraków by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vienna to Kraków flights use the Vienna International Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice airport pair. Use this guide to compare Vienna and Kraków airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Vienna International Airport is 7 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Vienna International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vienna International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vienna International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Ramps, assistance.
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