- Must visit
Museum of the City of Łódź
Major city museum in a lavish palace, presenting Łódź history, interiors, and stories of industrial elites.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Łódź is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Łódź will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 8 buses from Kraków to Łódź, including 8 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 4 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.
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Buses from Kraków to Łódź run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 3h 20m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Kraków to Łódź.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Łódź buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus | 7:35 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h05 | 11:40 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h15 | 2:45 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h10 | 4:10 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 5h30 | 8:05 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 4h45 | 8:05 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h45 | 10:55 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Kraków, Airport | 4h15 | 10:55 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Kraków, Airport | 4h40 | 3:05 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h10 | 3:40 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 3h30 | 3:40 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major city museum in a lavish palace, presenting Łódź history, interiors, and stories of industrial elites.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with an internationally important avant-garde collection.
Excellent film museum in the Scheibler Palace, highlighting Polish cinema and Łódź’s movie-making legacy.
Łódź’s flagship street, lined with palaces, courtyards, shops, and murals; essential for first-time visitors.
Huge former factory complex turned cultural and shopping district, famous for red-brick architecture and events.
Atmospheric former mill district with brick warehouses, workers’ houses, and photogenic industrial streets.
Zalewajka is a sour rye soup with potatoes, often linked to the Łódź region. It is rustic, filling, and a classic workers’ dish from central Poland.
Prażoki are mashed potatoes mixed with flour and served with toppings like fried onion or bacon. They are a simple, traditional rural food from the Łódź area.
Kluski żelazne are dense potato dumplings made with raw and cooked potatoes. They are a distinctive regional staple in central Poland, often served with meat sauce.
Popular casual venue focused on traditional Polish dumplings with many fillings. Friendly atmosphere and a dependable stop for regional comfort food.
Long-running vegetarian restaurant known for affordable Polish and international dishes. Casual, reliable, and especially useful for meat-free dining.
Well-known restaurant in Manufaktura serving refined Polish cuisine in an elegant historic setting. Good choice for classic dishes with a modern presentation.
Budget-friendly for city breaks; hotels, meals, and public transport usually cost less than in Western European cities.
Service is often not included. Round up or leave 10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small cafe tips are optional.
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Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska -> Plac Wolności, Łódź
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Łódź 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 Łódź, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kraków to Łódź buses use the Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Łódź, Fabryczna station pair, with some services arriving at Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska. Use this guide to compare Kraków and Łódź 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.
Łódź, Fabryczna is 2 km from Łódź city centre. Public transport options include:
Łódź, Fabryczna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food outlets available.
WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs available near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Łódź, Fabryczna.
Available at Łódź, Fabryczna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Łódź, Fabryczna: Wheelchair accessible paths available.
Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska is 2 km from Łódź city centre. Public transport options include:
Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several food kiosks inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska.
Available at Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska: Ramps and accessible restrooms available.
Check bus stations information for Kraków and Łódź, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.