- Must visit
Czartoryski Museum
One of Poland’s most important museums, famous for European art and Leonardo da Vinci’s "Lady with an Ermine."
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ostrava to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ostrava to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 11 buses that leave Ostrava for John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice on Sat, Jun 20, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 112 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 35 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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(Ostrava -> Cracow)Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ostrava to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ostrava to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ostrava to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 2h 34m versus 1h 32m 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 Euroticket, Infobus, Autolux, BlaBlaCar.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Autolux | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator AVTOKOMBINAT-1 | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BUS TRANS INTERNATIONAL | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $441 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $441 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Ostrava to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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(Vienna -> Cracow) | 4:05 AM Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) | 2h35 | 6:40 AM Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Ostrava -> Cracow) | 9:30 AM Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) | 2h35 | 12:05 PM Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Ostrava -> Cracow) | 1:30 PM Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) | 2h35 | 4:05 PM Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Ostrava -> Cracow) | 3:30 PM Ostrava, Náměstí Dr. Brauna (Svinov) | 2h40 | 6:10 PM Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Ostrava, Vítkovická (ÚAN) | 2h30 | 7:10 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Ostrava | 2h30 | 7:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Ostrava | 3h10 | 8:20 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 PM Ostrava | 2h45 | 9:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Ostrava | 2h45 | 9:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Ostrava | 2h10 | 1:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ostrava to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 69 miles (112 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 69 miles (112 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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One of Poland’s most important museums, famous for European art and Leonardo da Vinci’s "Lady with an Ermine."
A powerful historical museum about Kraków under Nazi occupation, housed in Schindler’s former factory.
An archaeological museum beneath the Main Market Square, presenting medieval Kraków through excavated streets, objects, and multimedia displays.
The vast medieval square at the heart of Kraków, ideal for walking, architecture, street life, and major city landmarks.
Kraków’s historic Jewish quarter, now one of the city’s most atmospheric areas for heritage, courtyards, and street scenes.
A green ring of promenades surrounding the Old Town, perfect for a scenic walk between central sights.
Classic Polish dumplings filled with potato, white cheese, and onion. A staple in Kraków and one of the most beloved traditional comfort foods.
The iconic Kraków ring-shaped bread, boiled and baked with toppings such as poppy or sesame seeds. It is a protected regional specialty sold across the city.
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Popular Kazimierz restaurant serving polished Polish classics, house infusions, and generous portions in a warm, established setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant in the Old Town, celebrated for Polish grilled meats, regional dishes, and atmospheric cellar dining rooms.
Historic fine-dining restaurant on the Main Market Square, known for refined Polish cuisine, traditional specialties, and elegant period interiors.
Krakow is moderate by European standards. Budget food is cheap, while airport and tourist-area prices are higher.
About 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis. Check if service is already included.
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