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Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$104
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
21 h 30 m
Average duration
21 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1266 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Paris 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 Paris will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
Of the 2 buses that leave John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice for Paris on Sun, Jun 21, 2 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 1266 km distance in an average of 21 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 22 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.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 786 miles (1266 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $354 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 45m Average total duration 22h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Paris:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Paris costing on average $120 (€98).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 15m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€80) compared to roughly $354 (€289) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $256 (€209). The journey takes 22h 15m versus 15h 52m 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 Infobus.
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 01:25AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 30h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 29h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 26h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 28h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 31h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 31h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
The table below shows live departures for John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Paris 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 | 7:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 26h00 | 9:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 22h40 | 7:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 22h05 | 7:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 31h00 | 4:35 PM Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 27h10 | 12:45 PM Saint-Denis, Université | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 26h50 | 12:45 PM Saint-Denis, Université | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 30h40 | 4:35 PM Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 22h00 | 9:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Kraków, Airport | 21h30 | 9:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 28h00 | 4:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 28h15 | 7:35 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
0 | 4:15 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 22h15 | 2:30 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 26h55 | 8:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 27h55 | 10:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 30h50 | 1:25 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 29h00 | 1:25 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 29h00 | 1:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 28h30 | 1:25 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 25h35 | 10:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 31h45 | 5:45 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 23h05 | 10:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Paris run on average 16 times per day, taking around 22h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $71 (€58) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 786 miles (1266 km) distance in 21h 30m.
Distance 786 miles (1266 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€58) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 21h 30m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
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Paris’s most famous avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Best known for grand urban scenery and flagship stores.
Buttery, flaky viennoiserie closely associated with Parisian breakfast culture and best enjoyed fresh from a neighborhood boulangerie.
The iconic Paris loaf with a crisp crust and chewy crumb, central to daily meals and protected by French baking tradition.
Classic onion soup enriched with stock and topped with bread and melted cheese, a long-standing Paris bistro favorite.
Luxury fine-dining restaurant at Le Bristol Paris, renowned for haute cuisine, exceptional service, and elegant surroundings.
Well-known Saint-Germain bistro celebrated for polished classic French cooking in an intimate, bustling setting.
Established Paris bistro famous for steak frites and traditional seasonal dishes with a warm neighborhood feel.
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Paris, Quai De Bercy (Bercy Seine) -> Gare Du Nord, Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Paris 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 Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Paris buses use the Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station pair, with some services arriving at Paris, Porte Maillot. Use this guide to compare John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and Paris 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.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) is 8 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Available at Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne): Elevators, ramps.
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