The cheapest and fastest buses from Łódź to Kraków
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Łódź to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Łódź to Kraków will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 8 buses that leave Łódź for Kraków on Wed, Nov 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Łódź to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 191 km
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Łódź to Kraków bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:55 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 4h45 | 12:40 PM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 5h20 | 1:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 6h35 | 8:50 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 4h05 | 6:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 4h10 | 9:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Łódź to Kraków
Distance 191 km |
Average bus duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket from Łódź to KrakówYou can travel by bus between Łódź to Kraków with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Łódź to Kraków

When departing from Łódź, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Łódź, Fabryczna, Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska and Lodz, Karolewska (Dworzec kolejowy Kaliska). When arriving in Kraków, you can end your route in coach stations like Kraków, Airport, Kraków, Olszanicka (Stacja Paliw Orlen) and Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Łódź, Fabryczna, which is located around 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Kraków, Airport, located 7.6 miles (12.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Łódź 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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