The cheapest and fastest buses from Bratislava to Kraków
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h
Buses per day
17
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bratislava to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Kraków will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 17 buses that leave Bratislava for Kraków on Sun, Apr 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 05 the direct buses cover the 296 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest buses will take 7 h 55 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM7h55Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy4:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 AM7h25Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy8:25 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 AM8h40Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy2:20 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:10 PM6h05Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy6:15 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:53 AM8h27Bratislava, Einsteinova2:20 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:10 PM6h05Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy6:15 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 PM6h30Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy5:40 AMKraków, Airport$681One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 PM7h05Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy6:15 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$611One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 AM7h25Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy8:25 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM7h55Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy4:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$521One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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$39 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Bratislava to Kraków Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:53AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:53PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 8h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Live departures
Bratislava to Kraków bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Kraków buses for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 10h40 | 8:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 8h00 | 6:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 6h05 | 4:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 9h00 | 7:50 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:53 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 8h57 | 7:50 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 8h05 | 7:50 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik) | 10h05 | 7:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 7h05 | 4:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 6h30 | 3:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 7h25 | 6:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 9h20 | 8:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 8h40 | 12:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 8h30 | 12:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:53 AM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 8h27 | 12:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 7h55 | 2:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 8h35 | 3:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 9h05 | 4:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bratislava to Kraków
Buses from Bratislava to Kraków run on average 20 times per day, taking around 6h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 183 miles (296 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Slovak Lines Express a.s. from Bratislava to KrakówYou can travel by bus between Bratislava to Kraków with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Slovak Lines Express a.s. for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bratislava to Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Kraków by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Wawel Castle, a historic royal residence and a symbol of Polish heritage featuring a museum and cathedral
- Main Market Square, one of the largest medieval squares in Europe, surrounded by historic buildings and lively cafes
- St. Mary's Basilica, a Gothic church known for its stunning wooden altarpiece and hourly trumpet call
- Kazimierz, the historic Jewish quarter with synagogues, cultural sites, and vibrant nightlife
- Schindler's Factory, a museum detailing Kraków's World War II history and the story of Oskar Schindler.
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a solemn site dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust
- Wieliczka Salt Mine, an underground labyrinth of tunnels and chambers showcasing centuries-old salt sculptures
- Explore the vibrant street art scene in Kraków, particularly in the Kazimierz district
- Take a relaxing walk along the Vistula River, enjoying the scenic views and local atmosphere
- Visit the Kraków Cloth Hall, a historic market building offering local crafts and souvenirs.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Slovak Lines Express a.s.
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bratislava to Kraków
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Polish Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 124, 152, 192, 208, 292, 304 Trams: 3, 19, 50 Train: Kraków Główny
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Kraków (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 208, 252, 902 Train: SKA1
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