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Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw Chopin 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport to Kraków will cost around Kč 243 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč 93.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 6 buses from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Kraków, including 6 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 245 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 4 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.

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Buses from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Kraków run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at Kč 52 if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 152 miles (245 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 152 miles (245 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč 52 |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Kraków.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 363 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 311 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 427 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price Kč 93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč 256 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 194 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price Kč 346 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 194 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 3h34 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 376 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 194 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 207 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price Kč 142 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč 359 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 181 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč 252 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 660 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 194 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 337 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 583 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 389 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč 155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:44PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč 377 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 181 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč 371 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price Kč 244 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 363 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 168 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč 377 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč 91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 337 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price Kč 397 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 544 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 647 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price Kč 577 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price Kč 531 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 647 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Kč 259 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw Chopin Airport to Kraków buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:15 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h20 | 3:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 3h59 | 4:19 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 7h50 | 8:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 6h05 | 9:50 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 3h59 | 7:44 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h20 | 10:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h45 | 10:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 3h55 | 11:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 6h00 | 1:50 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 8h05 | 6:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Warsaw Chopin Airport | 4h15 | 8:15 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Warsaw Chopin Airport | 3h35 | 9:35 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warsaw Chopin 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport to Kraków buses use the Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Airport. Use this guide to compare Warsaw Chopin 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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