- 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 Sep 19
$11
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$25
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 28 m
Buses on Sep 19
25
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Olomouc to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Olomouc to Kraków will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 25 buses from Olomouc to Kraków, including 22 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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.

RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
(Vienna -> Cracow)
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olomouc to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $156.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $156 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Olomouc to Kraków:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olomouc to Kraków costing on average $43.
A bus is $129 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Olomouc to Kraków costing on average $156.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43. The journey takes 3h 52m versus 2h 50m 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, Infobus, Euroticket, Autolux, Ecolines.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:02AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 12:02PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:02PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator ams_easttrans | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:48PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 4h52 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Olomouc to Kraków buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:05 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 4h00 | 11:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 4h20 | 11:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 3h30 | 10:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 8:02 AM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 4h38 | 12:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 3h50 | 1:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 3h40 | 2:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 3h25 | 2:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1005/1028 (Prague -> Warsaw) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 12:02 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 4h38 | 4:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 3h30 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 4h05 | 5:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 2:02 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 4h38 | 6:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 3h55 | 6:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Olomouc | 4h20 | 8:20 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Olomouc | 3h40 | 7:40 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
000273 | 4:00 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 4h10 | 8:10 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
000273 | 4:00 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 3h35 | 7:35 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Olomouc | 4h10 | 9:50 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 4h00 | 10:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 3h25 | 9:50 PM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM Olomouc | 3h30 | 1:40 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM Olomouc | 3h55 | 2:05 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Ostrava -> Cracow) | 11:48 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 4h52 | 4:40 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 3h50 | 6:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 4h20 | 6:35 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Vienna -> Cracow) | 3:05 AM Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) | 4h10 | 7:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Olomouc to Kraków run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 but you can travel from only $4 by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:48. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:48 PM |
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Discover the best of Kraków — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kraków trip today.
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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Kraków Dworzec Autobusowy MDA -> Rynek Główny, Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Olomouc 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 Olomouc to Kraków buses use the Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Airport. Use this guide to compare Olomouc and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží is 2 km from Olomouc city centre. Public transport options include:
Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafe available inside the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží.
Available at Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží: Ramp access available for wheelchairs.
Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) is 2 km from Olomouc city centre. Public transport options include:
Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snacks available at nearby kiosks.
Wi-Fi is available at Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M). ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M).
Available at Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M): Wheelchair access 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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