4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Košice to Kraków
Cheapest price on Sep 23
€16
Average ticket price on Sep 23
€24
Fastest journey on Sep 23
4 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
5 h 9 m
Buses on Sep 23
10
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 €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 10 buses from Košice to Kraków, including 5 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 5 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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.
FlixBus6:20 PM5h40Košice, Autobusová stanica12:00 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€161One-way0 transfers- FlixBus2:55 PM4h50Košice, Autobusová stanica7:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:35 AM4h50Košice, Autobusová stanica8:25 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:15 AM5h30Košice, Autobusová stanica4:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 AM4h55Košice, Autobusová stanica1:55 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:55 PM4h50Košice, Autobusová stanica7:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:35 AM4h50Košice, Autobusová stanica8:25 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 AM4h55Košice, Autobusová stanica1:55 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:15 AM5h30Košice, Autobusová stanica4:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:20 PM5h40Košice, Autobusová stanica12:00 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Košice to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Košice to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a flight costs an average of €270.
Distance: 178 km
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€29 Average price | €270 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Košice to Kraków:
A train is €23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Košice to Kraków costing on average €29.
A train is €264 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Košice to Kraków costing on average €270.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Live departures
Košice to Kraków bus times
The table below shows live departures for Košice to Kraków buses for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 6h15 | 3:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 4h55 | 1:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 7h40 | 6:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:15 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 5h30 | 4:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 6h55 | 9:50 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 2:55 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 4h50 | 7:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 7h00 | 1:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 PM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 5h40 | 12:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 8h00 | 11:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 3:35 AM Košice, Autobusová stanica | 4h50 | 8:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Košice to Kraków
Slovakia
Poland
Buses from Košice to Kraków run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €4 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 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Euroticket from Košice to KrakówYou can travel by bus between Košice to Kraków with FlixBus, Euroticket for as low as €4. 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Euroticket
- The full cost of the ticket is refunded only if the flight was canceled by the carrier itself
- otherwise, the refund amount depends on the time of the cancellation request, with 85% refunded 48 hours before the trip and 15-50% refunded 1 to 12 hours before departure.
- 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.
- Euroticket
- Each passenger can carry one hand luggage up to 5 kg in the passenger area and two pieces of luggage in the trunk of the bus free of charge.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Euroticket
- Additional luggage can be carried for a fixed fee paid at ticket registration on the bus.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Euroticket
- Small pets (under 6kg) in carriers (max 45x30x25cm) travel free on some routes, larger dogs require a ticket and must be leashed and muzzled, but pets are not allowed on trains to and from London, between Brussels and Lille, or on Eurostar Sun and Snow routes.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Košice to Kraków
Most Košice to Kraków buses use the Košice, Autobusová stanica to Kraków, Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA. Use this guide to compare Košice and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) from Košice city centre
Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) is 11 km from Košice city centre. Public transport options include:
Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) bus station facilities and services
Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca). ATMs are available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Košice, E58 / Jabloňová (Cintorín Šaca): Basic accessibility for buses.
Getting to Košice from Košice city centre
Košice bus station facilities and services
Košice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several fast-food and café options available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available at the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located next to the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Košice.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Košice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Košice: Wheelchair accessible ramps are available.
Which Kraków station do buses from Košice arrive at?
Getting to Kraków, Airport from Kraków city centre
Kraków, Airport is 9 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Airport bus station facilities and services
Kraków, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Kraków (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Airport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kraków, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA from Kraków city centre
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA bus station facilities and services
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Polish Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Elevators, ramps.
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