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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Prague to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €295.
Distance: 394 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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€295 Average price | €37 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Kraków:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Kraków costing on average €37.
A bus is €262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Kraków costing on average €295.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Kraków
How to get from Prague to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 AM8h10Praha, ÚAN Florenc6:55 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:45 AM8h10Praha, ÚAN Florenc6:55 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 40693:45 PM1h10Prague Vaclav Havel Airport4:55 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice€491One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+
LE411-PL5:41 AM8h41Prague hlavní nádraží2:22 PMKraków Główny€171One-way2 transfers- LE419-PL9:30 PM6h03Praha-Libeň3:33 AMKraków Główny€171One-way0 transfers
- LE419-PL9:23 PM6h10Prague hlavní nádraží3:33 AMKraków Główny€171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 AM8h15Praha, Roztyly5:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:05 AM8h40Praha, ÚAN Florenc5:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:15 PM7h30Praha, Černý Most11:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€201One-way0 transfers
EW4200 · EW97328:05 AM5h15Prague Vaclav Havel Airport1:20 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice€2001One-way1 transfer
LH1689 · LH16229:35 AM3h05Prague Vaclav Havel Airport12:40 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice€2391One-way1 transfer- LH1695 · LH16226:15 AM6h25Prague Vaclav Havel Airport12:40 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice€2391One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Prague to Krakow?
Travelling from Prague to Krakow comes with a lot of options. You can make the trip by plane, train, or bus quite easily, with a range of options to choose from that suits your budget and convenience. The fastest train will get you to Krakow in less than six hours, while just about three hours are enough for a flight. Or choose to take a scenic bus trip for as little as seven hours.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Prague to Krakow?
If you are running on a tight budget, don't worry, since there are plenty of affordable options to get from Prague to Krakow. Depending on when you buy your ticket, bus and train services can be similarly priced, even for direct journeys. Book well in advance and choose the time that works best for you.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Prague to Krakow?
The fastest way to travel to Kraków from Prague is by plane, with direct flights as fast as one hour and ten minutes from RyanAir, a European budget airline. This is also an attractive choice because tickets can be priced very low, almost competitively so with train and bus options. There are many airlines making the trip, but often they have connections outside. Even so, flights including a connection can be a quicker option, with travel times around three hours and 15 minutes.
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Omio compiles information on all the available modes of transport and their respective costs for travelling from Prague to Kraków, so you can choose one that best suits you.
Travel from Prague to Kraków by Train
With many daily options from Prague to Krakow, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to train options. Several train service companies are on hand, but the fastest are RegioJet and Leo Express, which gets you to your destination in five hours and 45 minutes. Most services require a transfer, but these are usually quick and efficient. The trains depart at different times of the day, so you check out the timetables on Omio to pick one that suits your travel schedule. You will alight at Kraków Glowny or Dworzec Autobusowy, then take a bus or a taxi to the city centre.
Travel from Prague to Krakow by Bus
There are many buses from Prague to Krakow that service the route daily. The fastest service is usually a seven-hour bus ride by FlixBus, which is often the cheapest option as well. InfoBus, Eurolines, EuroTicket, and more all provide daily buses on this route, allowing you plenty of flexibility in terms of departure and arrival times and price.
Travel from Prague to Kraków by Plane
Airlines on this route include RyanAir, EuroWings, Air France, KLM, and LOT. The cheapest and fastest is RyanAir, taking just over an hour with a direct flight. LOT is also a good choice; with one transfer, it will take just over 3 hours to reach your destination. All depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) on the outskirts of the city, but few are direct flights. You can expect stopovers in Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, or France. From the arrival airport, John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice (KRK), you can easily get to Kraków city centre by bus or taxi.
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Kraków:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Kraków costing on average €37.
A bus is €262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Kraków costing on average €295.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
- Around 50 buses per day.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with D.M.D. Group, FlixBus, DMD Group, LikeBus, Ecolines, NIKOLO s.r.o., LikeBus, Nasorokh TOV, BTA Bus, KLR, Infobus, Musil Tour, Autolux, Euroticket, East Express, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Air Arabia, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Buzz to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Southeastern to go to Kraków by train.
- 38 direct buses per day with D.M.D. Group, FlixBus, DMD Group, LikeBus, Ecolines, NIKOLO s.r.o., LikeBus, Nasorokh TOV, BTA Bus, KLR, Infobus, Musil Tour, Autolux, Euroticket, East Express, Sindbad.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz.
- 7 direct trains per day with Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn.
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