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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Warsaw
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a flight costs an average of $94.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Warsaw:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Warsaw costing on average $30 (€25).
A bus is $154 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Warsaw costing on average $173 (€143).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Kraków to Warsaw
How to get from Kraków to Warsaw by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Warsaw is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:00 AM4h15Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA10:15 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:00 AM4h15Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA10:15 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LO39229:30 PM0h50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice10:20 PMWarsaw Chopin Airport$1501One-way0 transfers
Other options
LE419-PL3:43 AM2h52Kraków Główny6:35 AMWarszawa Zachodnia station$111One-way0 transfers
LE419-PL3:43 AM2h57Kraków Główny6:40 AMWarsaw$111One-way0 transfers
LE419-PL3:43 AM3h04Kraków Główny6:47 AMWarszawa Wschodnia Osobowa$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 AM4h50Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA10:50 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 PM4h10Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA12:10 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:25 AM4h10Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA11:35 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni$131One-way0 transfers
LO39105:40 AM0h50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice6:30 AMWarsaw Chopin Airport$1501One-way0 transfers
LO39062:55 PM0h50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice3:45 PMWarsaw Chopin Airport$1501One-way0 transfers
LO39048:50 AM0h50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice9:40 AMWarsaw Chopin Airport$1501One-way0 transfers
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Travel from Krakow to Warsaw: Journey Details
Travelers can journey from Krakow to Warsaw by train or airplane. There are also ride share options available. Train travel is generally the cheapest and fastest option, but opting for airline travel takes only an hour longer.
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Warsaw:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Warsaw costing on average $30 (€25).
A bus is $154 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Warsaw costing on average $173 (€143).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Warsaw as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Warsaw Chopin Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Warsaw Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Warsaw by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Warsaw by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, PKP Intercity to go to Warsaw by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
- 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, PKP Intercity.
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