- 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
$118
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
21h 20m
Average duration
25h 33m
Buses per day
18
Distance
1275 km
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a train costs an average of $379.
Distance: 792 miles (1275 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $406 Average price | $369 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 41m Average total duration 22h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 38m Average total duration 17h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Kraków:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Kraków costing on average $175 (€144).
A bus is $291 (€240) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Kraków costing on average $406 (€335).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 8m.
Bus takes on average 22h 11m.
Tickets start at around $115 (€95) compared to roughly $369 (€304) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $254 (€209). The journey takes 22h 11m versus 15h 51m 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, Sindbad, Infobus.
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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 28h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $226 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 31h37 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 31h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 25h07 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $211 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $221 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 28h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 30h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $199 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $186 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Kraków buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 22h45 | 7:30 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 23h15 | 8:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 26h40 | 11:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 27h20 | 1:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 26h50 | 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
0 | 12:00 PM Paris | 23h10 | 11:10 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 28h35 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne) | 31h45 | 8:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 25h05 | 5:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 24h40 | 5:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 24h20 | 8:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 23h50 | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 24h30 | 9:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 26h15 | 11:00 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 21h55 | 7:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 21h20 | 6:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 28h30 | 2:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 29h00 | 4:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 28h10 | 4:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 29h20 | 8:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 28h50 | 7:30 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 28h40 | 10:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 29h30 | 11:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 29h10 | 11:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris to Kraków run on average 14 times per day, taking around 22h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $74 (€61) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 792 miles (1275 km) distance in 21h 20m.
Distance 792 miles (1275 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€61) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 21h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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 Paris 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 Paris to Kraków buses use the Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Airport. Use this guide to compare Paris and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
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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