The cheapest and fastest buses from Košice to Kraków
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Košice to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Košice to Kraków will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 9 buses that leave Košice for Kraków on Mon, Nov 10, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 10 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Mon, Nov 10 the slowest buses will take 7 h 20 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.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Košice to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Košice to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 1m. 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 €17, and a flight costs an average of €166.
Distance: 178 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price | €208 Average price |
6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Košice to Kraków bus times
The table below shows live departures for Košice to Kraków buses for today, Sunday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 7h20 | 9:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 4h50 | 6:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 7h45 | 1:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 5h40 | 11:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 9h20 | 8:30 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 8h15 | 10:50 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:35 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 4h50 | 7:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 8h25 | 4:25 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 4h55 | 12:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Košice to Kraków
Buses from Košice to Kraków run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €17 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 178 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket from Košice to KrakówYou can travel by bus between Košice to Kraków with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Košice to Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Košice 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Košice, Autobusová stanica, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Košice to Kraków
- 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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