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POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Award-winning museum presenting 1,000 years of Jewish history in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions. One of Warsaw’s most important cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Buses per day
46
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Warsaw will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 46 buses that leave Kraków for Warsaw on Fri, Jun 19, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 253 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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 Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $175 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Warsaw:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Warsaw costing on average $30 (€25).
A bus is $156 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Warsaw costing on average $175 (€143).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (2h 53m by bus vs 3h 5m by car) and save roughly $29 (€24) compared to fuel and tolls ($19 (€15) vs $48 (€39)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:18AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 03:27AM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:27AM | Duration 4h27 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Warsaw buses for today, Thursday, June 18. 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 | 3:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 6h40 | 10:20 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 6h20 | 12:05 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 5h50 | 11:35 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h55 | 9:55 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h20 | 10:20 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:18 AM Kraków, Airport | 5h32 | 12:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h40 | 12:05 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Kraków, Airport | 7h40 | 3:05 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h10 | 11:35 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h45 | 11:10 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h15 | 12:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h00 | 1:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 5h35 | 4:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h50 | 2:40 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h15 | 3:05 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h10 | 4:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Kraków, Airport | 5h30 | 5:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 6h55 | 8:40 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h10 | 6:20 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 5h30 | 8:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h45 | 8:40 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h20 | 8:15 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h10 | 8:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 5h55 | 11:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Kraków, Airport | 6h10 | 12:10 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h40 | 9:40 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 6h25 | 12:35 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h10 | 11:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h50 | 10:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h10 | 12:10 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 5h55 | 6:05 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 7h52 | 8:02 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h05 | 6:05 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 4h25 | 6:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 7h35 | 9:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Kraków to Warsaw run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Warsaw — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Warsaw trip today.
Award-winning museum presenting 1,000 years of Jewish history in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions. One of Warsaw’s most important cultural institutions.
A powerful museum documenting the 1944 Warsaw Uprising with interactive displays, personal testimonies, and historical artifacts. Essential for understanding the city’s identity.
Major national collection featuring Polish and European painting, decorative arts, ancient art, and temporary exhibitions. A strong choice for both classic and modern art lovers.
Historic heart of the city, rebuilt after World War II and filled with colorful townhouses, squares, churches, and atmospheric streets.
Warsaw’s most famous park, known for palaces, peacocks, lakeside walks, and the Chopin Monument concert setting.
Prestigious historic avenue on the Royal Route lined with churches, palaces, monuments, and elegant facades.
Poland’s iconic dumplings, commonly filled with potato and cheese, meat, cabbage and mushrooms, or seasonal fruit. They are a staple in Warsaw homes and traditional restaurants.
A tangy rye sour soup often served with white sausage and egg, sometimes in a bread bowl. It is one of the most traditional Polish soups and very popular in Warsaw.
Breaded pork cutlet, usually served with potatoes and cabbage salad. This classic comfort dish is one of the best-known everyday meals in Poland.
A respected traditional restaurant known for hearty Polish cuisine, old-fashioned interiors, and strong service. Popular for celebratory meals and classic recipes.
A long-running favorite near the Old Town for traditional Polish dishes, including soups, dumplings, and regional specialties, in a rustic setting.
A well-known Warsaw chain specializing in traditional Polish food, especially pierogi, soups, and classic comfort dishes, with a cozy old-town atmosphere.
Moderate by European capital standards: dining and transport are good value, while central hotels cost more.
Service is often included only in some places. Tip 10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxis, and small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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Warsaw Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy -> Warszawa Centralna
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