- 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 on Sep 01
$99
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$112
Fastest journey on Sep 01
20 h
Average journey duration on Sep 01
22 h 5 m
Buses on Sep 01
20
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 $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Kraków without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio 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 flight, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $506.
Distance: 597 miles (961 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $506 Average price |
22h 55m Average total duration 22h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 40h 17m Average total duration 39h 47m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Kraków:
A flight is $52 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Kraków costing on average $120.
A flight is $439 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Kraków costing on average $506.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 25m.
Train takes on average 39h 47m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 27h12 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 25h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator TRANS-EUROPA | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 30h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Kraków buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 25h35 | 2:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 22h55 | 12:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 22h30 | 12:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 25h05 | 6:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 24h45 | 5:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 22h40 | 5:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 23h30 | 9:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 24h45 | 10:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 25h35 | 11:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 25h15 | 11:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 25h55 | 12:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 25h30 | 12:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 20h00 | 1:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 23h40 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 23h30 | 5:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 25h00 | 7:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 22h20 | 6:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 25h45 | 11:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 24h20 | 12:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 30h25 | 6:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Florence to Kraków run on average 18 times per day, taking around 22h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $89 but you can travel from only $21 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 597 miles (961 km) distance in 20h 0m.
Distance 597 miles (961 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 20h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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 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.

Most Florence to Kraków buses use the Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Airport. Use this guide to compare Florence and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).
Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.
Available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: 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.
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.
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