- Must visit
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.


Cheapest price
$172
Average price
$175
Fastest journey
21h 0m
Average duration
21h 15m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1076 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 669 miles (1077 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price | $362 Average price |
18h 52m Average total duration 18h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 46m Average total duration 16h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.2 - 6.5kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Kraków:
A bus is $118 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Kraków costing on average $213 (€175).
A bus is $267 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Kraków costing on average $362 (€297).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 16m.
Bus takes on average 18h 22m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 28h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 28h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $207 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $211 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 21h47 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 21h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $129 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Kraków buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 21h30 | 8:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 21h00 | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 28h05 | 6:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 28h10 | 10:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 22h35 | 5:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 25h20 | 8:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 24h50 | 7:30 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 26h40 | 10:35 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 20h00 | 4:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 21h35 | 6:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 26h55 | 11:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 27h00 | 11:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 28h35 | 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 19h30 | 4:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h05 | 6:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 23h55 | 11:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 23h45 | 11:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 27h00 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 22h00 | 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
0 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam | 19h25 | 11:10 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h05 | 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 19h30 | 11:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h40 | 2:10 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 23h40 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 21h25 | 4:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 20h50 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h45 | 5:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h40 | 6:25 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 21h47 | 7:27 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 23h05 | 8:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 22h35 | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 18h50 | 4:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 22h35 | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h17 | 7:27 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h30 | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Kraków run on average 26 times per day, taking around 18h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 669 miles (1077 km) distance in 19h 25m.
Distance 669 miles (1077 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 19h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Kraków — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kraków trip today.
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
Branch of the Czartoryski Museum famed for Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine and important European decorative arts.
Underground archaeological museum beneath the Main Square, revealing medieval streets, artifacts, and the city’s early trade history.
Historic district south of the Old Town, known for synagogues, courtyards, layered history, and one of Kraków’s best walking atmospheres.
Medieval core of Kraków packed with churches, squares, lanes, and landmarks; the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
Leafy park ring replacing the old city walls, ideal for a relaxed walk around the Old Town between major sights.
Obwarzanek Krakowski is Kraków’s iconic ring-shaped bread, chewy and topped with salt, poppy or sesame. It has protected status and is sold from blue street stalls.
Maczanka Krakowska is a traditional Kraków sandwich of slow-cooked pork in a soft roll, often called a local ancestor of pulled pork sandwiches.
Pierogi are dumplings common in Kraków, often filled with meat, potato and cheese, or seasonal fruit. They are a staple of Polish home cooking and milk bars.
Popular traditional venue near the center serving hearty Polish specialties in a rustic cellar atmosphere with strong local character.
Well-known milk bar for budget-friendly Polish comfort food such as pierogi, soups, and pancakes in a simple local canteen setting.
Historic restaurant on the Main Square known for classic Polish dishes, elegant interiors, and traditional service in a landmark setting.
More affordable than many Western European city breaks. Dining and transit are low-cost, while central hotels can rise in peak season.
Tipping is appreciated, not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 10%. Tip taxis by rounding up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is common.
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Kraków Dworzec Autobusowy MDA -> Rynek Główny, Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Kraków by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Kraków buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Kraków, Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Kraków, Airport is 9 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Kraków (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Airport.
Available at Kraków, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Polish Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
Available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Elevators, ramps.
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