- Must visit
Muzeum Nikifora
The town's leading museum, dedicated to painter Nikifor, with works and context that illuminate Krynica's unique artistic and multicultural heritage.
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kielce to Krynica-Zdroj is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kielce to Krynica-Zdroj will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 3 buses that leave Kielce for Krynica-Zdroj on Wed, Aug 05, 2 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 163 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 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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FlixBus · FlixBus
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kielce to Krynica-Zdroj among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kielce to Krynica-Zdroj:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kielce to Krynica-Zdroj costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Krynica-Zdroj take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator PolskiBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator PolskiBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator PolskiBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
The table below shows live departures for Kielce to Krynica-Zdroj buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. 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 | 8:25 AM Kielce, Bus Station | 5h35 | 2:00 PM Krynica-Zdrój, Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego (Hawana) | 1 transfer | |
Fast, 70 | 10:50 AM Kielce, Bus Station | 5h20 | 4:10 PM Krynica-Zdroj, Pks Krynica-zdrój Sp. Z O.o. (w Organizacji) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kielce to Krynica-Zdroj run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 15:10. The fastest bus covers the 101 miles (163 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 101 miles (163 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 3:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Krynica-Zdroj — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Krynica-Zdroj trip today.
The town's leading museum, dedicated to painter Nikifor, with works and context that illuminate Krynica's unique artistic and multicultural heritage.
Regional museum branch presenting spa history, local traditions, and resort culture, ideal for understanding how Krynica developed into a famous health town.
Small memorial exhibition devoted to Jan Kiepura and Marta Eggerth, highlighting the resort's glamorous musical past and notable visitors.
The town's most famous promenade, lined with spa buildings and public spaces, perfect for strolling and experiencing Krynica's classic resort character.
Popular hilltop and park area offering walks, greenery, and broad views; a signature leisure spot combining nature with old spa traditions.
Flagship mountain station and viewpoint above the resort, loved for panoramas, hiking, and skiing, and one of Krynica's most recognizable destinations.
Kwaśnica is a hearty highlander soup of sauerkraut and pork, popular across the Beskid and Sącz regions and prized after cold mountain days.
Pierogi ruskie are dumplings filled with potato, twaróg cheese, and onion. They are a staple comfort food widely eaten in southern Poland.
Placek po zbójnicku is a crisp potato pancake topped with a rich goulash. It is a beloved mountain tavern dish in Lesser Poland.
Well-regarded restaurant with refined Polish and European dishes, desserts, and a calm spa-town atmosphere suited to a longer dinner.
Traditional Polish restaurant known for regional dishes, soups, pierogi, and hearty mains in a warm, rustic setting near the resort center.
Casual regional venue popular for grilled oscypek, potato dishes, and Polish comfort food, with an easygoing mountain-resort feel.
Budget-friendly for a Polish spa town; hotels, meals, and local transit usually cost less than in major tourist cities.
Service is often not included. Tip about 10% in restaurants for good service, round up in cafes, and round up or add a small amount for taxis.
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Krynica-Zdrój, Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego (Hawana) -> Krynica-Zdrój Centrum
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kielce to Krynica-Zdroj 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 Krynica-Zdroj, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kielce to Krynica-Zdroj buses use the Kielce, Dworzec Autobusowy to Krynica-Zdrój, Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego (Hawana) station pair, with some services arriving at Krynica-Zdroj, Pks Krynica-zdrój Sp. Z O.o. (w Organizacji). Use this guide to compare Kielce and Krynica-Zdroj bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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