How to travel from Kraków to Bratislava

Travel between Kraków, Poland and Bratislava, Slovakia is: Unrestricted.

Can travellers from Poland enter Slovakia?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Poland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Bratislava from Kraków?

Conditions of entry into Slovakia:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Bratislava, Slovakia?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Slovakia has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip from Kraków to Bratislava.

The restriction level for your return to Kraków, Poland from Slovakia is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Kraków from Bratislava restricted?

Entry into Poland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Slovakia.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Kraków from Bratislava?

Conditions of reentry into Poland:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Kraków, Poland?

You should observe these safety measures in Poland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Poland was last checked on 2/21/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Kraków from Bratislava closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel from Kraków to Bratislava including taking a coach, flight or train.

The cheapest way from Kraków to Bratislava is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around €18 compared to other travel options to Bratislava:

A flight is generally €7 less than a coach for the same route. A coach costs on average €25 from Kraków to Bratislava.

A flight is generally €24 less than a train for the same journey. A train costs on average €42 from Kraków to Bratislava.

The fastest way from Kraków to Bratislava is by coach with an average journey time of 7 h.

Other travel options from Kraków to Bratislava can usually take longer:

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In comparison, going by train can take 12 h 44 min   on average.

The distance between Kraków and Bratislava is around 296 km.

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Bratislava is:

• 1 coach a day.
• 1 train a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Kraków to Bratislava:

• Coaches mostly leave from Kraków, Prokocim Szpital and tend to arrive in Bratislava, Most SNP.
• Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
• Trains mostly leave from Kraków Główny and tend to arrive in Bratislava predmestie.

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:

• Flixbus can take you to Bratislava by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Kraków to Bratislava for €25.
• Travel with RegioJet a. S. For trains to Bratislava. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for RegioJet a. S. Kraków to Bratislava tickets on Omio for €42.

Yes, there are direct services available to Bratislava from Kraków with the following travel operators:

• You'll find 1 direct coach per day with Flixbus.
• You can travel directly by train with with direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bratislava as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Kraków and Bratislava.

Before travelling from Kraków to Bratislava, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket is on average €25 one way for this journey.
• The price of a plane ticket is on average €18 one way for this trip.
• The price of a train ticket for this trip is on average €42 one way.

But we recommend booking Kraków to Bratislava tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.