- Must visit
Museum of the Second World War
One of Europe’s major WWII museums, with a large permanent exhibition presenting the war’s global and civilian dimensions. A top cultural stop in Gdańsk.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 20 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
485 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Gdańsk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Gdańsk will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 20 buses that leave Kraków for Gdańsk on Sat, Jun 20, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 485 km distance in an average of 9 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 9 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Gdańsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 301 miles (485 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $150 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Gdańsk:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Gdańsk costing on average $48 (€40).
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Gdańsk costing on average $150 (€123).
Other travel options to Gdańsk take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $106 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€61). The journey takes 8h 0m versus 5h 26m 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, Euroticket, 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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 12h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 11h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Gdańsk buses for today, Friday, June 19. 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 | 7:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 10h35 | 6:00 PM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 10h20 | 5:45 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 12h10 | 8:45 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 12h00 | 9:00 PM Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h05 | 9:40 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 9h40 | 9:40 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 14h00 | 12:00 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 14h15 | 1:15 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h40 | 12:40 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 11h30 | 1:30 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 10h55 | 12:55 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Kraków to Gdańsk run on average 23 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 301 miles (485 km) distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 301 miles (485 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Gdańsk — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gdańsk trip today.
One of Europe’s major WWII museums, with a large permanent exhibition presenting the war’s global and civilian dimensions. A top cultural stop in Gdańsk.
Modern museum and civic institution documenting the Solidarity movement and the fall of communism in Central Europe. Highly regarded for its immersive exhibition.
A key museum on Poland’s seafaring history, shipbuilding, trade, and port life, spread across historic waterfront buildings on the Motława.
The city’s most famous historic square-like street, lined with ornate townhouses and major landmarks, ideal for first-time visitors.
The main ceremonial street of old Gdańsk, forming part of the Royal Route and offering some of the city’s finest facades.
A picturesque cobbled lane known for terraces, gargoyles, and amber workshops, often featured in photography and social media posts.
A historic Gdańsk herbal liqueur traditionally made with spices and tiny flakes of gold. It is one of the city’s most famous culinary symbols.
Herring served in a Gdańsk style, often with onion, cream or oil, and sometimes apples or pickles. Herring reflects the city’s Baltic maritime heritage.
Baltic fish soup made from local fish and aromatic vegetables. It is a classic coastal dish closely associated with northern Poland.
One of the city’s classic established restaurants, known for Polish and fish dishes, elegant interiors, and long-standing culinary tradition near the old center.
A well-known old-town restaurant focused on traditional Gdańsk and Kashubian cuisine, with seafood, herring, and regional specialties in a historic setting.
A popular restaurant and brewery by the waterfront, serving Polish dishes, beer, and hearty regional fare in a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Western Europe. Hotels in peak summer rise, but food, transit, and everyday costs stay reasonable for most travelers.
Service is often included only in better restaurants, so check the bill. If service was good, tip around 10%. In cafes, bars, taxis, and for delivery, rounding up or leaving a small amount is appreciated but not required.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Gdańsk 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 Gdańsk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kraków to Gdańsk buses use the Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny station pair, with some services arriving at Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka). Use this guide to compare Kraków and Gdańsk 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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