How to travel from Warsaw to Kraków

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $7, and a flight costs an average of $45.

Distance: 157 miles (253 km)

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Flight

$27

Average price

$16

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Cheapest

$166

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3h 5m

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Fastest

2h 35m

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30m

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3h 24m

Average total duration

2h 54m

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5h 49m

Average total duration

2h 49m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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0.8 - 1.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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LOT Polish Airlines

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from Warsaw to Kraków

How to get from Warsaw to Kraków by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Warsaw to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 AM4h05
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    1:25 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM4h50
    Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11
    10:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO3921
    7:55 PM0h50
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    8:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $1971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Leo ExpressLE414-PL
    7:24 AM2h47
    Warszawa Zachodnia station
    10:11 AMKraków Główny
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Leo ExpressLE414-PL
    7:20 AM2h51
    Warsaw
    10:11 AMKraków Główny
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Leo ExpressLE414-PL
    7:05 AM3h06
    Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa
    10:11 AMKraków Główny
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:20 AM4h15
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    12:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM3h35
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    10:35 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM4h25
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    2:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO3907
    10:35 AM0h55
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:30 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO3905
    1:20 PM0h55
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    2:15 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO3919
    2:50 PM0h55
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    3:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers

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Travel from Warsaw to Krakow: Journey Details

Getting to the stunning city of Krakow is simple if you are traveling from Warsaw. There are affordable and relatively fast coaches, car pooling companies, express trains, slower stopper trains and flights to choose from. If you want to watch the Polish countryside unfold, you could take a relaxing train, but if time is of the essence, nothing beats the flight time of just under an hour.

Return trips from Krakow to Warsaw are also available.

How to get from Warsaw to Kraków

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Warsaw to Kraków, 71,70% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Warsaw to Kraków, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw to Kraków

Travel to Kraków easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Warsaw to Kraków.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Kraków is a train with an average price of $3 (€2).

This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Kraków:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Warsaw to Kraków costing on average $7 (€5).

A train is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Kraków costing on average $45 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Kraków is by train with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Flight takes on average 55m.

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Warsaw to Kraków is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Kraków is:
  • Around 39 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Warsaw to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Kraków Główny.
  • Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Kraków by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Kraków by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, PKP Intercity to go to Kraków by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with LOT Polish Airlines.
  • 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, PKP Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Zakopane, Vienna, Berlin, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.
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