Kraków to Vienna by car: fuel cost, tolls and vignettes 2026
Poland→ Czech Republic→ Austria
About 460 km through 3 countries. At today's prices the fuel for one way costs about €57 with a petrol car or €53 with a diesel.
Fuel cost by country
| Country | km | €/l | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 120 | 1.570 | 8.4 | €13.19 |
| Czech Republic | 270 | 1.859 | 18.9 | €35.14 |
| Austria | 70 | 1.865 | 4.9 | €9.14 |
| Total | 460 | 32.2 | €57.46 |
Assumes you refuel in each country in proportion to the distance driven there. European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin (week of 21 Sep 2026) for Poland, Czech Republic, Austria.
Vignettes and tolls on this route
- Poland: Most motorways are free; the A1, A2 and A4 toll sections are paid at booths or via the e-TOLL app.
- Czech Republic: Vignette required on motorways – from 230 Kč (1 day). All prices →
- Austria: Vignette required on motorways – from €9.60 (1 day). Extra section tolls apply on the Brenner (A13), Tauern (A10), Pyhrn (A9) and Karawanken (A11) routes. All prices →
Cars up to 3.5 t. Buy vignettes only from the official sellers – unofficial sites add large fees.
Questions
How much does fuel cost from Kraków to Vienna?
For about 460 km a petrol car using 7 l/100 km needs about 32 litres, costing about €57; a diesel car using 6 l/100 km about €53. One way, at current national average prices.
Where is fuel cheapest between Kraków and Vienna?
Petrol is cheapest in Poland (€1.570/l) and diesel in Poland (€1.795/l); the most expensive is Austria (€1.865/l).
Do I need a vignette from Kraków to Vienna?
Yes – for Czech Republic, Austria. Buy it online from the official seller before you cross the border.
More routes
- Munich → Vienna435 km
- Berlin → Vienna660 km
- Prague → Vienna330 km
- Budapest → Vienna240 km
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- Kraków → Budapest400 km
Distances are approximate and follow the usual motorway route; your navigation may differ. Prices are national averages and change daily.