- Must visit
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
Cheapest price on Oct 16
$22
Average ticket price on Oct 16
$27
Fastest journey on Oct 16
3 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 16
4 h 4 m
Buses on Oct 16
12
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Łódź to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Łódź to Kraków will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Fri, Oct 16, we found 12 buses from Łódź to Kraków, including 9 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 16 the direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Fri, Oct 16 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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FlixBusBuses from Łódź to Kraków run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. 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 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:44PM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h36 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Łódź to Kraków buses for today, Thursday, October 15. 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 | 6:05 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 5h54 | 11:59 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 4h10 | 10:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 5h36 | 5:35 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 5h06 | 5:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, October 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 4h10 | 5:35 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 3h40 | 5:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 4h15 | 10:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 4h55 | 11:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 4h45 | 1:40 PM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 5h20 | 2:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 4h25 | 4:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 5h00 | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 4h05 | 7:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
Branch of the Czartoryski Museum famed for Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine and important European decorative arts.
Underground archaeological museum beneath the Main Square, revealing medieval streets, artifacts, and the city’s early trade history.
Historic district south of the Old Town, known for synagogues, courtyards, layered history, and one of Kraków’s best walking atmospheres.
Medieval core of Kraków packed with churches, squares, lanes, and landmarks; the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
Leafy park ring replacing the old city walls, ideal for a relaxed walk around the Old Town between major sights.
Obwarzanek Krakowski is Kraków’s iconic ring-shaped bread, chewy and topped with salt, poppy or sesame. It has protected status and is sold from blue street stalls.
Maczanka Krakowska is a traditional Kraków sandwich of slow-cooked pork in a soft roll, often called a local ancestor of pulled pork sandwiches.
Pierogi are dumplings common in Kraków, often filled with meat, potato and cheese, or seasonal fruit. They are a staple of Polish home cooking and milk bars.
Popular traditional venue near the center serving hearty Polish specialties in a rustic cellar atmosphere with strong local character.
Well-known milk bar for budget-friendly Polish comfort food such as pierogi, soups, and pancakes in a simple local canteen setting.
Historic restaurant on the Main Square known for classic Polish dishes, elegant interiors, and traditional service in a landmark setting.
More affordable than many Western European city breaks. Dining and transit are low-cost, while central hotels can rise in peak season.
Tipping is appreciated, not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 10%. Tip taxis by rounding up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is common.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Łódź to Kraków 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 Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Łódź to Kraków buses use the Łódź, Fabryczna to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Airport. Use this guide to compare Łódź and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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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