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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a flight costs an average of €36.
Distance: 253 km
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€19 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €122 Average price |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Warsaw to Kraków
How to get from Warsaw to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Warsaw to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:30 PM4h10Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni11:40 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:30 PM4h10Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni11:40 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LO39217:55 PM0h50Warsaw Chopin Airport8:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice€1721One-way0 transfers
Other options
LE410-PL10:29 PM2h45Warszawa Zachodnia station1:14 AMKraków Główny€201One-way0 transfers- LE414-PL7:24 AM2h47Warszawa Zachodnia station10:11 AMKraków Główny€201One-way0 transfers
- LE414-PL7:20 AM2h51Warsaw10:11 AMKraków Główny€201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:00 AM4h15Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni10:15 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:15 PM4h20Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni10:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:45 PM4h50Warszawa, Metro Marymont 1110:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€101One-way0 transfers
- LO39193:25 PM0h55Warsaw Chopin Airport4:20 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice€1721One-way0 transfers
- LO390710:35 AM0h55Warsaw Chopin Airport11:30 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice€1721One-way0 transfers
- LO391110:55 PM0h55Warsaw Chopin Airport11:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice€1721One-way0 transfers
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Travel from Warsaw to Krakow: Journey Details
Getting to the stunning city of Krakow is simple if you are traveling from Warsaw. There are affordable and relatively fast coaches, car pooling companies, express trains, slower stopper trains and flights to choose from. If you want to watch the Polish countryside unfold, you could take a relaxing train, but if time is of the essence, nothing beats the flight time of just under an hour.
Return trips from Krakow to Warsaw are also available.
Coaches from Warsaw to Krakow
Coaches from Warsaw to Krakow are the cheapest option for traveling between the two cities. PolskiBus runs a daily service starting at 6:00 a.m. and finishing late in the evening, which takes between 4 hours 20 and 4 hours 55 minutes to reach Krakow. There are also car pooling services like Bla Bla Car, which can cover the ground in around 4 hours.
Trains from Warsaw to Krakow
Trains from Warsaw to Krakow are the most convenient way to travel between the two cities, with a regular service from PKP Intercity that takes just 2 hours 44 minutes. However, note that journey times vary, so don't get stuck on a slow stopper-service. Trains depart from 5:30 a.m., and keep running until 8:30 p.m.
Flights from Warsaw to Krakow
LOT Polish Airlines operate a frequent daily flights from Warsaw to Krakow, which takes only 55 minutes to touch down at its destination. There are seven flights every day, with the first take off time at 7:40 a.m. and the last flight at 10:45 p.m. All flights are also direct, with no changes required.
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Travel to Kraków 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 Warsaw to Kraków.
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Kraków:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Kraków costing on average €19.
A bus is €110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Kraków costing on average €122.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 40m.
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, PKP Intercity to go to Kraków by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
- 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, PKP Intercity.
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