- 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 17
kr334
Average ticket price on Sep 17
kr553
Fastest journey on Sep 17
20 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
21 h 28 m
Buses on Sep 17
24
Distance
1099 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rotterdam to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Kraków will cost around kr553 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr334.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 24 buses from Rotterdam to Kraków, including 3 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 1099 km distance in an average of 21 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 10 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 22 h 37 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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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr878 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr878, while a flight costs an average of kr2910.
Distance: 682 miles (1099 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr878 Average price Cheapest | kr2910 Average price | kr1336 Average price | kr1953 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 9m Average total duration 20h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Kraków:
A bus is kr458 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Kraków costing on average kr1336.
A bus is kr2031 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Kraków costing on average kr2910.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 19m.
Bus takes on average 20h 39m.
Tickets start at around kr878 compared to roughly kr1953 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr1074. The journey takes 20h 39m versus 11h 59m 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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr179 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr243 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr350 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr462 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr187 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr207 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr390 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr171 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr658 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price kr262 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr346 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 27h12 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr199 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr346 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 28h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr954 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr246 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr637 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr179 |
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Kraków buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 24h00 | 8:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 23h30 | 7:30 AM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 25h50 | 11:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 26h50 | 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 25h15 | 11:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 28h00 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 25h20 | 2:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 23h45 | 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 22h10 | 11:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
0 | 3:00 PM Rotterdam | 20h10 | 11:10 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 26h30 | 6:25 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 27h32 | 7:27 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 25h05 | 5:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 23h20 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 23h00 | 4:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 23h25 | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 22h37 | 7:27 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 20h10 | 5:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 22h15 | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 22h45 | 8:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 26h30 | 2:20 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 26h00 | 1:50 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rotterdam to Kraków run on average 20 times per day, taking around 20h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr430 but you can travel from only kr215 by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 682 miles (1099 km) distance in 16h 55m.
Distance 682 miles (1099 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price kr430 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 16h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Kraków buses use the Rotterdam, Zuidplein to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Airport. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Centraal (in the station), Dutch Delights (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Elevators, ramps.
Rotterdam, Zuidplein is 3 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam, Zuidplein has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food outlets available within walking distance.
Wi-Fi is available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein. ATMs are aTM available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein.
Available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein: The station is wheelchair accessible.
Rotterdam, Westerstraat is 1 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam, Westerstraat has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Rotterdam, Westerstraat. ATMs are available at Rotterdam, Westerstraat.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Westerstraat.
Available at Rotterdam, Westerstraat: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Westerstraat: Bus station has accessible features for those with mobility needs.
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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