- 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 Sep 20
$57
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$93
Fastest journey on Sep 20
12 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
12 h 42 m
Buses on Sep 20
21
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zagreb to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Kraków will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 21 buses from Zagreb to Kraków, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 556 km distance in an average of 12 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 35 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 12 h 55 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a flight costs an average of $417.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price Cheapest | $417 Average price | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 9m Average total duration 12h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Kraków:
A bus is $337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Kraków costing on average $417.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 39m.
Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $177 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97. The journey takes 12h 39m versus 8h 54m 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.
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 12:55AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $287 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $287 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 15h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Kraków buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h40 | 8:10 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 13h15 | 9:50 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 15h00 | 2:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h55 | 12:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 15h00 | 2:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 14h45 | 5:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 14h35 | 7:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h55 | 6:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 14h40 | 9:30 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 13h35 | 8:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 13h50 | 9:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 16h10 | 11:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 14h30 | 9:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 13h50 | 11:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 13h50 | 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h35 | 12:05 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h46 | 12:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Zagreb, Bus Station | 15h16 | 3:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 17h42 | 7:27 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 15h25 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h35 | 2:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 15h00 | 6:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 14h20 | 5:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Zagreb to Kraków run on average 14 times per day, taking around 12h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 345 miles (556 km) distance in 10h 35m.
Distance 345 miles (556 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 10h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 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.
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 Zagreb 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 Zagreb to Kraków buses use the Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Airport. Use this guide to compare Zagreb and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor is 1 km from Zagreb city centre. Public transport options include:
Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Zagreb (in the station), Bakery Delight (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor.
Available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor: 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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