- Must visit
National Museum
Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Cheapest price
CHF11
Average price
CHF23
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 7 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
384 km
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 CHF23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF11.
Of the 3 buses that leave John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice for Prague on Wed, Aug 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 384 km distance in an average of 9 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 9 h 55 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.






Buses from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague run on average 22 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF15 but you can travel from only CHF8 by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 238 miles (384 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 238 miles (384 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF15 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF31 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF53 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF27 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price CHF49 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price CHF49 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price CHF49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF21 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price CHF49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF22 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF24 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF30 |
Operator Nasorokh TOV | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF29 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF30 |
Operator BUS TRANS INTERNATIONAL | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price CHF284 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF28 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price CHF27 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF25 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price CHF27 |
The table below shows live departures for John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 9h30 | 7:10 AM Prague | 0 transfersDirect | |
7274830 | 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 | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 10:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h30 | 5:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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