- Must visit
Museum of the City of Łódź
Major city-history museum in the Poznański Palace, presenting Łódź’s industrial heritage, interiors, and notable residents.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Łódź is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Łódź will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 10 buses that leave John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice for Łódź on Sun, Jun 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 188 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Łódź among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $51 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 3h 48m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Łódź buses for today, Saturday, June 20. 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 | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 5h10 | 2:45 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h15 | 2:45 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 5h35 | 4:10 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h10 | 4:10 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 5h30 | 8:05 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 4h45 | 8:05 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h45 | 10:55 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Kraków, Airport | 4h15 | 10:55 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Kraków, Airport | 4h40 | 3:05 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h10 | 3:40 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 3h30 | 3:40 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h05 | 11:40 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Łódź run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 116 miles (188 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 116 miles (188 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Łódź — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Łódź trip today.
Major city-history museum in the Poznański Palace, presenting Łódź’s industrial heritage, interiors, and notable residents.
Flagship museum of Łódź’s textile industry with historic machinery, fashion exhibitions, and the adjacent open-air architecture park.
Large post-industrial culture complex in a former power plant, known for interactive science and film-related exhibitions.
Łódź’s main boulevard and social heart, lined with historic façades, courtyards, public art, and frequent events.
Atmospheric heritage quarter with workers’ houses, factories, and cobbled lanes, favored for walks and photography.
Trendy creative courtyard complex popular on social media for its industrial atmosphere, street art, and design-focused vibe.
A rustic soup linked strongly with the Łódź region, made with sour rye starter, potatoes, and often mushrooms or sausage. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional dishes.
A traditional regional potato dish from central Poland, made from mashed potatoes with flour and usually served with fried onion, bacon, or sour milk. It is associated with old workers’ and rural food
Dense potato dumplings typical of the Łódź area, prepared from raw and cooked potatoes. They are a classic regional starch dish, often served with meat gravy or cabbage.
An established upscale restaurant in the Manufaktura area, recognized for refined Polish and European cooking and a more elegant dining atmosphere.
A popular modern casual spot in Łódź, known mainly for ramen rather than traditional cuisine, but widely regarded for quality and lively atmosphere.
A well-known traditional Polish restaurant in a rustic setting, popular for soups, dumplings, grilled meats, and regional comfort food.
Prices are low by major EU city standards. Meals, coffee, and local transport are affordable; hotels are usually moderate.
About 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis. Tip only if service was satisfactory; service charge is uncommon.
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Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska -> Łódź Fabryczna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Łódź 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 Łódź, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Łódź buses use the Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Łódź, Fabryczna station pair, with some services arriving at Zgierz, ul. Łąkowa (TBS). Use this guide to compare John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and Łódź bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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