- Must visit
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 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 to Kraków will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Sun, Nov 15, we found 59 buses from Warsaw to Kraków, including 36 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 15 the direct buses cover the 253 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sun, Nov 15 the slowest buses will take 3 h 34 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 to Kraków run on average 35 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 157 miles (253 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 157 miles (253 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Warsaw 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, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 3h34 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:44PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:38PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 7h27 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 4h16 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Kraków buses for today, Saturday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus | 6:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h15 | 10:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h35 | 11:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 3h59 | 10:59 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3h29 | 10:59 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h35 | 2:00 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h24 | 12:49 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 5h05 | 2:00 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3h54 | 12:49 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h34 | 12:49 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h05 | 1:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h50 | 3:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 4h50 | 2:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h20 | 2:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3h50 | 2:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 6h15 | 6:35 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3h29 | 4:19 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 5h45 | 6:35 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h45 | 6:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 6h00 | 7:30 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h30 | 6:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 10h10 | 11:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 4h00 | 6:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 5h30 | 7:30 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 9h40 | 11:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h40 | 6:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 4:15 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3h29 | 7:44 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 5h35 | 9:50 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h25 | 9:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h40 | 10:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 5h10 | 10:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3h55 | 9:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h35 | 9:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h05 | 9:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 4h50 | 10:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 6h14 | 11:59 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h20 | 10:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h44 | 11:59 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h45 | 10:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 4h35 | 11:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 6h30 | 1:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h50 | 1:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
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 | 8:00 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 5h20 | 1:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3h25 | 11:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 6h00 | 3:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 6h55 | 5:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h45 | 4:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 4h16 | 4:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:20 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h55 | 4:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 4h40 | 5:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 6h50 | 7:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h10 | 5:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 6h20 | 7:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h45 | 5:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Taking a bus from Warsaw to Krakow is easy, cheap, convenient and comfortable. The journey can be made in a morning or afternoon, and bus providers servicing the route offer comfortable seating, toilets and even WiFi. Like most things in Poland, prices are eye-wateringly cheap, and the 180-mile journey can be the same price as a coffee in the states, perfect for budget-conscious travelers.
FlixBus, Europe's premier budget coach company is the sole provider of buses from Warsaw to Krakow. Buses are modern, clean and affordable, with free WiFi, toilets and AC on board. The route usually includes one stop around half-way, where passengers can stock up on snacks and drinks, or stretch their legs.
The bus from Warsaw to Krakow is relatively short, at between four hours and 20 minutes and seven hours. Timing for direct routes includes a short break at a gas station for snacks and leg stretching.
Buses from Warsaw to Krakow are plentiful during the week and on weekends. Roughly a dozen buses depart from Warsaw to Krakow daily, starting at 6:35 a.m. and commencing at 11:45 p.m.
Departure Bus Station: Buses from Warsaw to Krakow depart from Warszawa Metro Wilanowska, Warszawa Dw. Zachodni and Warsaw, Młociny, all of which are central to Warsaw. The city is connected via an extensive network of buses, metro lines and trams, most of which are well-signposted. Warsaw, Młociny is typically the bus station for FlixBus, and is very close to local buses and trams, as well as metro line 1. Warszawa Dw. Zachodni is the main bus station in Warsaw, and has a range of services and transport options.
Arrival Bus Station: Buses to Krakow usually arrive at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy, the main bus station in Krakow. Krakow city center is just a ten-minute walk from the station, through a lovely park and past the largest mall in the city, which is filled with a huge selection of modern, local and international eateries, shops and services. Trains to Auschwitz, as well as other important sites and local and international destinations, depart from the train station here.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warsaw 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 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 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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