How to travel from Kraków to Bratislava

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Compare train and bus for Kraków to Bratislava

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, and a bus costs an average of €18.

Distance: 296 km

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€32

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€28

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6h 45m

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6h 15m

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30m

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7h 22m

Average total duration

6h 52m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Kraków to Bratislava

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM6h00
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
05:45PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
241One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM6h00
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
05:45PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM6h00
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
05:45PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
241One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00AM8h15
Kraków, Airport
05:15PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
321One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55AM8h05
Kraków, Airport
08:00PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
321One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:45AM9h11
Kraków, Airport
04:56PMBratislava, Einsteinova
321One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Bratislava

Travel to Bratislava 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 Kraków to Bratislava.

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There are 2 options to travel between Kraków and Bratislava including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Bratislava is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Bratislava costing on average €24.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Bratislava is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 0m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 26m.

The Kraków to Bratislava distance is approximately 296 km.
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Bratislava is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kraków to Bratislava:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Bratislava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, AGAT to go to Bratislava by bus.
  • Travel with Regiojet, Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Bratislava by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kraków to Bratislava:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Bratislava often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Vienna International Airport, Schwechat. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bratislava and these popular destinations at a great price.
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