The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Kraków
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
20 h 30 m
Average duration
21 h 42 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
961 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Kraków will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 22 buses that leave Florence for Kraków on Sun, Jan 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 18 the direct buses cover the 961 km distance in an average of 21 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jan 18 the slowest buses will take 22 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, and a flight costs an average of €36.
Distance: 597 miles (961 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€96 Average price Cheapest | €239 Average price | €194 Average price |
22h 11m Average total duration 21h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 55m Average total duration 24h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Florence to Kraków Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 33h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Live departures
Florence to Kraków bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Kraków buses for today, Saturday, January 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 29h25 | 4:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 30h25 | 5:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 27h05 | 2:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 27h30 | 3:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, January 18 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 25h05 | 5:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 24h45 | 4:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 30h20 | 10:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 29h30 | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 22h40 | 4:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 23h30 | 8:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 25h15 | 10:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 25h35 | 10:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 24h45 | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 25h55 | 11:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 25h30 | 11:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Florence | 20h30 | 8:30 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 24h55 | 4:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 27h12 | 6:27 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 21h15 | 12:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 21h50 | 5:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 22h15 | 5:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 25h45 | 10:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 25h50 | 11:10 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Kraków
Buses from Florence to Kraków run on average 13 times per day, taking around 21h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $70 (€57) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 597 miles (961 km) distance in 18h 20m.
Distance 597 miles (961 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 18h 20m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Florence to Kraków start from as low as $70 (€57) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $118 (€96) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 13 daily trains from Florence to Kraków with 1 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 18h 20m but the average duration is 21h 41m
Train Operators
- Travel from Florence to Kraków with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Miś Krosno, and Itabus
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is FlixBus.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
- First train typically departs at 12:25 AM and the last at 11:50 PM
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Miś Krosno, Itabus from Florence to KrakówYou can travel by bus between Florence to Kraków with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Miś Krosno, Itabus for as low as $44 (€36). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Florence to Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sindbad
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Wawel Castle, a historic royal residence and a symbol of Polish heritage featuring a museum and cathedral
- Main Market Square, one of the largest medieval squares in Europe, surrounded by historic buildings and lively cafes
- St. Mary's Basilica, a Gothic church known for its stunning wooden altarpiece and hourly trumpet call
- Kazimierz, the historic Jewish quarter with synagogues, cultural sites, and vibrant nightlife
- Schindler's Factory, a museum detailing Kraków's World War II history and the story of Oskar Schindler.
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a solemn site dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust
- Wieliczka Salt Mine, an underground labyrinth of tunnels and chambers showcasing centuries-old salt sculptures
- Explore the vibrant street art scene in Kraków, particularly in the Kazimierz district
- Take a relaxing walk along the Vistula River, enjoying the scenic views and local atmosphere
- Visit the Kraków Cloth Hall, a historic market building offering local crafts and souvenirs.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Sindbad
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Sindbad
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sindbad
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Sindbad
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require prior arrangement.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Florence to Kraków
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Polish Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 124, 152, 192, 208, 292, 304 Trams: 3, 19, 50 Train: Kraków Główny
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Kraków (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 208, 252, 902 Train: SKA1
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