- 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
$22
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 57 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw Modlin 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 Modlin Airport to Kraków will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 3 buses that leave Warsaw Modlin Airport for Kraków on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 271 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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 Modlin Airport to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw Modlin Airport to Kraków:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Warsaw Modlin Airport to Kraków costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (3h 55m by bus vs 4h 0m by car) and save roughly $24 (€20) compared to fuel and tolls ($29 (€24) vs $53 (€44)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw Modlin Airport to Kraków buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Warszawa, Warsaw Modlin Airport A1-A2 | 10h30 | 7:30 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Warszawa, Warsaw Modlin Airport A1-A2 | 6h05 | 7:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Warszawa, Warsaw Modlin Airport A1-A2 | 6h20 | 8:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Warszawa, Warsaw Modlin Airport A1-A2 | 6h20 | 9:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Warszawa, Warsaw Modlin Airport A1-A2 | 6h30 | 10:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Warszawa, Warsaw Modlin Airport A1-A2 | 6h10 | 11:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Warszawa, Warsaw Modlin Airport A1-A2 | 8h00 | 5:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Warszawa, Warsaw Modlin Airport A1-A2 | 10h45 | 9:30 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Warszawa, Warsaw Modlin Airport A1-A2 | 6h50 | 6:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Warsaw Modlin Airport to Kraków run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:55, the last at 20:35. The fastest bus covers the 168 miles (271 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 168 miles (271 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 2:55 AM |
Last bus 8:35 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 Modlin 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 Modlin 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 Modlin Airport and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Polska (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticket counters.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni.
Available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Elevators, ramps.
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy is 7 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Bistro Chopin (in the station), Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy.
Available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: 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.
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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