- 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
$13
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 50 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Kraków will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 20 buses that leave Prague Vaclav Havel Airport for Kraków on Wed, Jul 22, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 405 km distance in an average of 7 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 8 h 20 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.








FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $222 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Kraków:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Kraków costing on average $39 (€32).
A train is $194 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Kraków costing on average $222 (€183).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $115 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76 (€62). The journey takes 8h 13m versus 5h 23m 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, FlixBus.
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 03:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Autolux | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator AVTOKOMBINAT-1 | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Kraków buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 11h20 | 5:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 7h40 | 1:40 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 8h50 | 6:35 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 8h20 | 6:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 7h50 | 2:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 10h10 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 12h20 | 8:20 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 11h40 | 7:40 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 9h55 | 6:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 9h10 | 6:00 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 9h10 | 6:00 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h40 | 6:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 7h40 | 7:40 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 8h20 | 8:20 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 11h10 | 11:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 9h10 | 9:50 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 10h20 | 11:20 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 10h40 | 11:40 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 10h20 | 11:20 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 10h25 | 11:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Kraków run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:40, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 251 miles (405 km) distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 251 miles (405 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 3:40 AM |
Last bus 8:45 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 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport 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 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Kraków buses use the Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Airport. Use this guide to compare Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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