How to travel from Warsaw to Vienna, Austria

The distance between Warsaw and Vienna is around 665km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Warsaw to Vienna by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Wien Hbf.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vienna Central Station.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Vienna.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance665km (413 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Warsaw and Vienna

There are several options for getting from Warsaw to Vienna by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Warsaw and Vienna is around 665km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 556km (345 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Warsaw and Vienna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Warsaw to Vienna is to drive which takes around 7h 5m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Warsaw and Vienna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Warsaw and Vienna. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Warsaw and Vienna with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 7h 15m.

PKP Intercity run train services between Warsaw and Vienna. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Warsaw and Vienna. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Warsaw to Vienna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dw. Zachodni 02. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Warsaw and Vienna. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Warsaw to Vienna. We recommend that you take the train to Wien Hbf. instead which will take 7h 15m.

The closest major airport to Vienna is Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Vienna. Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) and Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Warsaw and Vienna. The distance is around 665km (413 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Warsaw to Vienna is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Warsaw and Vienna

Transport options from Warsaw to Vienna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 15m
€16($16)
twice daily668km (415 miles)
Bus
10h 60m
€40($40)
once daily717km (446 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
€125($125)
on demand665km (413 miles)

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Airports near Vienna

The following major airports near Vienna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

VIE
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Vienna
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Vienna
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Vienna