- Must visit
Wawel Royal Castle State Rooms and Collections
State rooms, royal chambers, and major art collections inside Poland's most important castle complex on Wawel Hill.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lviv to Balice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 10h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 37m Average total duration Fastest 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 10h 7m versus 4h 12m 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 Sindbad.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Tour Ukraine | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Pan-Bus.net | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FOP Ravlyk | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Lev Trans | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FOP Ravlyk | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Lev Trans | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FOP Ravlyk | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Lev Trans | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Lev Trans | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FOP Ravlyk | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator VIP Bonbus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FOP Ravlyk | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Lev-Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FOP Ravlyk | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Lev-Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator VIP Bonbus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Mandrivnyk Prykarpattia | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Bus Trans International | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Real Travel Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Bus Trans International | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Golden Trans | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Nikolo Ukraine | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 7h39 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator SVlines | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Tur-Trans sp zoo | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator TocoBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator TOV Tur-Trans-R | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Tur-Trans | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator SVlines | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Tur-Trans | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Royal Express s.r.o. | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Tur-Trans sp zoo | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Lev Trans | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Lev-Bus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Modultrans | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Grand Bus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator P-Trans | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Lev-Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Lev Trans | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Leon Pol Trans | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Pan-Bus.net | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator VIP Bonbus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BTA Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator P-Trans | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Prosto Bus Plus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Orion Bus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Compare bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Lviv to Balice run on average 39 times per day, taking around 10h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 if you book in advance.
There are 39 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 188 miles (304 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 188 miles (304 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 39 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Balice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Balice trip today.
State rooms, royal chambers, and major art collections inside Poland's most important castle complex on Wawel Hill.
Leading Polish art museum with Leonardo da Vinci's Lady with an Ermine and major European decorative and fine arts holdings.
Powerful museum in Oskar Schindler's former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical exhibition design.
Europe's largest medieval market square, ringed by historic facades, churches, and museums; the heart of Kraków sightseeing.
Castle hill above the Vistula with historic walls, courtyards, and some of Kraków's most iconic urban views.
Green belt park replacing medieval walls, perfect for relaxed walks around the Old Town and easy access to major monuments.
Smoked sheep’s cheese from the Tatra region, often sold across Lesser Poland. Its carved shape and salty taste make it a beloved southern Polish specialty.
A ring-shaped bread snack from nearby Kraków, sprinkled with salt, poppy or sesame. It is one of the region’s most iconic street foods and protected by EU status.
Small dumplings filled with potato and fresh cheese, common in Małopolska homes. They are a comforting classic and one of Poland’s best-known traditional dishes.
Refined restaurant in nearby Kraków serving modern Polish cuisine in an elegant setting. A strong option for a higher-end regional dining experience.
Well-known casual eatery in Kraków specializing in hearty Polish classics, dumplings and soups with a relaxed, dependable atmosphere.
Established Kraków restaurant focused on traditional Polish food and local hospitality. Popular for visitors seeking classic dishes in historic surroundings.
More budget-friendly than many Western European destinations, with lower dining, transit, and hotel costs around Kraków Airport and nearby Kraków.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, leave about 10% for good service. Round up in taxis and cafés if service was good.
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Balice, Grzybów (nż) -> Kraków Główny
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lviv to Balice 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 Balice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lviv to Balice buses use the Lviv, Dvirtseva Ploscha - Avtostantsiya №8 (Львів, Двірцева Площа - Автостанція №8) to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair. Use this guide to compare Lviv and Balice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lviv, Dvirtseva Ploscha - Avtostantsiya №8 (Львів, Двірцева Площа - Автостанція №8) is 1 km from Lviv city centre. Public transport options include:
Lviv, Dvirtseva Ploscha - Avtostantsiya №8 (Львів, Двірцева Площа - Автостанція №8) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lviv, Dvirtseva Ploscha - Avtostantsiya №8 (Львів, Двірцева Площа - Автостанція №8). ATMs are available at Lviv, Dvirtseva Ploscha - Avtostantsiya №8 (Львів, Двірцева Площа - Автостанція №8).
Ticket office support is available at Lviv, Dvirtseva Ploscha - Avtostantsiya №8 (Львів, Двірцева Площа - Автостанція №8).
Available at Lviv, Dvirtseva Ploscha - Avtostantsiya №8 (Львів, Двірцева Площа - Автостанція №8): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lviv, Dvirtseva Ploscha - Avtostantsiya №8 (Львів, Двірцева Площа - Автостанція №8): Wheelchair accessible entrance.
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