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Wawel Royal Castle State Rooms and Collections
State rooms, royal chambers, and major art collections inside Poland's most important castle complex on Wawel Hill.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rzeszów to Balice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rzeszów to Balice will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 4 buses that leave Rzeszów for Balice on Sat, Aug 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 157 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 3 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rzeszów to Balice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $15 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 4m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rzeszów to Balice:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rzeszów to Balice costing on average $15.
A bus is $145 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rzeszów to Balice costing on average $158.
Other travel options to Balice take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Flight takes on average 12h 4m.
Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 2h 30m versus 1h 53m 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 Infobus, 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 Neobus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Neobus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Neobus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Neobus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Neobus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Neobus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Neobus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Neobus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Rzeszów to Balice buses for tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:30 AM Rzeszów | 3h20 | 9:50 AM Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Rzeszów | 3h20 | 10:50 AM Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Rzeszów | 2h55 | 5:30 PM Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rzeszów to Balice run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 but you can travel from only $7 by train.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 97 miles (157 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 97 miles (157 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Balice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Balice trip today.
State rooms, royal chambers, and major art collections inside Poland's most important castle complex on Wawel Hill.
Leading Polish art museum with Leonardo da Vinci's Lady with an Ermine and major European decorative and fine arts holdings.
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Europe's largest medieval market square, ringed by historic facades, churches, and museums; the heart of Kraków sightseeing.
Castle hill above the Vistula with historic walls, courtyards, and some of Kraków's most iconic urban views.
Green belt park replacing medieval walls, perfect for relaxed walks around the Old Town and easy access to major monuments.
Smoked sheep’s cheese from the Tatra region, often sold across Lesser Poland. Its carved shape and salty taste make it a beloved southern Polish specialty.
A ring-shaped bread snack from nearby Kraków, sprinkled with salt, poppy or sesame. It is one of the region’s most iconic street foods and protected by EU status.
Small dumplings filled with potato and fresh cheese, common in Małopolska homes. They are a comforting classic and one of Poland’s best-known traditional dishes.
Refined restaurant in nearby Kraków serving modern Polish cuisine in an elegant setting. A strong option for a higher-end regional dining experience.
Well-known casual eatery in Kraków specializing in hearty Polish classics, dumplings and soups with a relaxed, dependable atmosphere.
Established Kraków restaurant focused on traditional Polish food and local hospitality. Popular for visitors seeking classic dishes in historic surroundings.
More budget-friendly than many Western European destinations, with lower dining, transit, and hotel costs around Kraków Airport and nearby Kraków.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, leave about 10% for good service. Round up in taxis and cafés if service was good.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rzeszów to Balice 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 Balice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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