- 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 Oct 08
$32
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$60
Fastest journey on Oct 08
11 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
11 h 56 m
Buses on Oct 08
29
Distance
629 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vilnius to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vilnius to Kraków will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
On Thu, Oct 08, we found 29 buses from Vilnius to Kraków, including 6 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 08 the direct buses cover the 629 km distance in an average of 11 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 40 m .
On Thu, Oct 08 the slowest buses will take 12 h 12 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.
EL-20410 · LE410-PL
EL-20414 · LE414-PL
EL-20414 · LE414-PL
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FlixBusBuses from Vilnius to Kraków run on average 20 times per day, taking around 12h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 390 miles (629 km) distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 390 miles (629 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 11h54 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:44PM | Duration 13h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 14h31 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Leo Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:23AM | Duration 14h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 16h12 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Leo Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 01:23AM | Duration 12h08 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Leo Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 01:23AM | Duration 11h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:18PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 14h22 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Leo Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:16AM | Duration 13h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Leo Express | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:16AM | Duration 12h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ecolines | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Vilnius to Kraków buses for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:18 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 12h12 | 5:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:18 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 14h22 | 7:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 11h50 | 5:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 14h00 | 7:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 13h50 | 7:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 11h40 | 5:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20414 · LE414-PL | 10:00 PM Vilnius | 13h16 | 10:16 AM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
EL-20414 · LE414-PL | 10:20 PM Vilnius | 12h56 | 10:16 AM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
· | 10:40 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 12h30 | 10:10 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 12h04 | 10:59 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 15h05 | 2:00 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 11h54 | 10:59 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 14h55 | 2:00 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 13h14 | 7:44 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 15h20 | 9:50 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 15h10 | 9:50 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 13h04 | 7:44 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:28 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 13h07 | 10:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:28 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 15h52 | 1:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 15h30 | 1:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 12h45 | 10:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 15h15 | 1:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 12h30 | 10:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
EL-20410 · LE410-PL | 12:15 PM Vilnius | 14h08 | 1:23 AM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:23 PM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 16h12 | 3:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 15h45 | 3:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 15h30 | 3:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 14h10 | 5:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 14h00 | 5:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
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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 Vilnius 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 Vilnius to Kraków buses use the Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) to Kraków, Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA. Use this guide to compare Vilnius and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) is 2 km from Vilnius city centre. Public transport options include:
Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Vilnius (in the station), Lithuanian Bites (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22).
Available at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22): Elevators, ramps.
Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas is 2 km from Vilnius city centre. Public transport options include:
Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas. ATMs are available at Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas.
Ticket office support is available at Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas.
Available at Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas: Wheelchair accessible paths.
Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) is 1 km from Vilnius city centre. Public transport options include:
Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.). ATMs are available at Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.).
Ticket office support is available at Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.).
Available at Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.): Bus stop curb allows easy access.
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.
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.
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