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 bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 11m. 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 bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 296 km

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6h 44m

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6h 14m

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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 · FlixBus
09:00AM8h15
Kraków, Airport
05:15PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
281One-way
1 transfer

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:15AM9h41
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
04:56PMBratislava, Einsteinova
271One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:25AM6h25
Kraków, Airport
07:50AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
621One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:30AM8h45
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
05:15PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
281One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55AM8h05
Kraków, Airport
08:00PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
281One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:45AM9h11
Kraków, Airport
04:56PMBratislava, Einsteinova
281One-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 travel options from Kraków to Bratislava. You can take a train or coach.

The cheapest way to go to Bratislava from Kraków is by taking a coach, which costs on average €16.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Kraków to Bratislava:

Taking a coach costs €9 less than taking a train, which costs on average €25 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Bratislava from Kraków is by coach, which takes on average 6 h   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Bratislava by train takes 7 h 26 min on average.

The Kraków to Bratislava distance is approximately 295 km.

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Bratislava is:

  • 3 coaches per day.
  • 1 train per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Kraków to Bratislava:

  • Most travellers board their coach from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.

The following travel companies offer services from Kraków to Bratislava:

  • FlixBus or AGAT can get you to Bratislava by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Kraków to Bratislava for €16 on Omio.
  • Travel with Regiojet or PKP Intercity to go to Bratislava by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Regiojet Kraków to Bratislava tickets on Omio for €25.

Yes, there are direct routes from Kraków to Bratislava with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 1 direct coach a day to Bratislava with FlixBus.

Direct services to Bratislava tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Many of our customers travelling from Kraków to Bratislava don't make Bratislava their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Vienna International Airport or Schwechat, either of which you could add to your Kraków and Bratislava trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Bratislava to any of these top destinations today!
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