How to travel from Barcelona to Kraków

There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Kraków including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Kraków is a bus with an average price of €143.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Kraków:

A bus is €178 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Kraków costing on average €321.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 1m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Bus takes on average 34h 32m.

The distance from Barcelona to Kraków is approximately 1042 miles (1677 km).

The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Kraków is:

• Around 45 flights per day.
• Around 15 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Kraków as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Kraków:

• Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Kraków, Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, KLR, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Wizz Air, Buzz, Ryanair, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, Transavia France, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Turkish Airlines to go to Kraków by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Kraków with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, Euroticket, KLR, Sindbad.
• 3 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Buzz, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Vienna, Zakopane, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Kraków to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Kraków, visitors can explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a poignant reminder of the Holocaust, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a fascinating underground maze with intricate salt sculptures. The city's vibrant street art scene is particularly lively in the Kazimierz district, which is also known for its rich Jewish history and nightlife. Stroll along the Vistula River for scenic views, or visit the historic Kraków Cloth Hall in the Main Market Square for local crafts. Key sights include the Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Schindler's Factory museum, each offering a glimpse into Kraków's rich heritage and history.

Three to four days are generally sufficient to explore Kraków's main attractions, including the historic Old Town, Wawel Castle, and a trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.