- Must visit
National Museum
Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague 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 Prague will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 1 buses from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 384 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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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Buses from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 but you can travel from only $6 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 20:40. The fastest bus covers the 238 miles (384 km) distance in 6h 40m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Nasorokh TOV | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h30 | 5:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 9h30 | 7:10 AM Prague | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h50 | 7:00 AM Prague | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h50 | 7:00 AM Prague | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h20 | 7:00 AM Prague | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague with FlixBus, Euroticket, and Ecolines. Overnight buses available on this route with FlixBus. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Well-curated Jewish history museum across several historic sites. Important for understanding Prague's Jewish heritage and resilience.
Leading Czech art museum with medieval to modern works in a grand historic palace. Essential for fine art and decorative arts lovers.
Historic square at Prague's core, surrounded by Gothic and Baroque landmarks. A must for first-time visitors and classic city views.
Lively boulevard of Czech modern history, lined with shops and major buildings. Worth visiting for atmosphere and historic significance.
Romantic quarter of palaces, lanes, and church domes beneath Prague Castle. Ideal for wandering, photography, and quieter historic charm.
Slow-braised beef in a creamy root-vegetable sauce, usually served with bread dumplings. A classic Czech Sunday dish strongly linked to Bohemian home cooking.
Crisp roasted pork knuckle, often served with mustard, horseradish, and pickles. A hearty pub staple popular with Czech beer culture.
Roast pork with sauerkraut and dumplings. This iconic Czech combination is a cornerstone of traditional pub and family meals.
Traditional Czech restaurant and brewery by Prague Castle, praised for roast meats, dumplings, and polished historic interiors.
Upscale restaurant focused on Czech ingredients and game, with sophisticated service in an Art Nouveau municipal house setting.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant known for modern Czech tasting menus in a refined setting near the Vltava.
Moderate for Europe: transit is cheap, casual meals are reasonable, and hotels in the center can raise daily costs in peak season.
Service is often not included. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up for cafes, and round up or add about 10% for taxis if service is good.
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Most John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague buses use the Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Praha, Hlavní Nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha, ÚAN Florenc. Use this guide to compare John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and Prague bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticketing area.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
Available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Černý Most is 11 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Černý Most has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Černý Most (in the station), Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Černý Most.
Available at Praha, Černý Most: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Černý Most: Elevators, ramps.