- Must visit
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
One of Kraków’s most visited museums, presenting the city’s wartime history through immersive exhibits in Schindler’s former factory.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
245 km
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 $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 6 buses that leave Warsaw Chopin Airport for Kraków on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 245 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a flight costs an average of $45.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $118 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Kraków:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Kraków costing on average $24 (€20).
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Kraków costing on average $118 (€97).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $46 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€30). The journey takes 3h 42m versus 3h 8m 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, 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw Chopin Airport to Kraków buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h50 | 5:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h31 | 4:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 4:00 AM Warsaw Chopin Airport | 4h15 | 8:15 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Warsaw Chopin Airport | 4h15 | 9:15 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 AM Warsaw Chopin Airport | 4h05 | 3:25 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Warsaw Chopin Airport | 4h00 | 6:50 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Warsaw Chopin Airport | 4h20 | 9:35 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Warsaw Chopin Airport | 4h10 | 10:40 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Kraków run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 21:59. The fastest bus covers the 152 miles (245 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 152 miles (245 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 9:59 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.
One of Kraków’s most visited museums, presenting the city’s wartime history through immersive exhibits in Schindler’s former factory.
A major art museum best known for Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine, plus important European paintings and decorative arts.
An archaeological museum beneath the Main Market Square showcasing medieval Kraków through excavations, multimedia, and historic trade-route remains.
Europe’s great medieval squares and the social heart of Kraków, surrounded by historic facades, churches, and constant street life.
The former Jewish quarter, now one of Kraków’s most atmospheric districts for heritage walks, courtyards, and vibrant street scenes.
A scenic hilltop precinct around the royal castle and cathedral, combining history, river views, and one of the city’s most iconic panoramas.
A ring-shaped, chewy bread with sesame, poppy, or salt, sold from street carts. It is one of Kraków’s most iconic traditional snacks and has protected regional status.
A traditional Kraków sandwich of slow-roasted pork in a soft bread roll, often considered a historic local street food specialty.
Classic Polish dumplings filled with potato, twaróg cheese, and onion. They are a staple in Kraków and widely loved as comforting everyday food.
A well-known Kazimierz restaurant specializing in traditional Polish dishes, house infusions, and a warm, stylish atmosphere.
An established Old Town restaurant famous for Polish cuisine and meats roasted in a historic cellar setting with rustic character.
A popular traditional Polish restaurant near the Old Town, appreciated for hearty regional dishes and a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
Affordable by European city standards. Food, transit, and coffee are good value; central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is not always included. Tip 10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxis, and leave small change in cafes. Tip hotel staff only for extra help.
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Kraków Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, Kraków -> Kraków Główny, Kraków
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.

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