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Compare bus and train for Białystok to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Białystok to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Białystok to Kraków:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Białystok to Kraków costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Białystok to Kraków
How to get from Białystok to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Białystok to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:20 PM7h15Białystok, Dworzec Autobusowy10:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:20 PM7h15Białystok, Dworzec Autobusowy10:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 145 · EIP 530211:33 AM5h02Białystok station4:35 PMKraków Główny$761One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 5620 · EIP 13048:15 AM5h04Białystok station1:19 PMKraków Główny$761One-way1 transfer
IC 1422 · EIP 83009:15 AM5h12Białystok station2:27 PMKraków Główny$761One-way1 transfer
IC 1626 · IC 532810:15 AM6h17Białystok station4:32 PMKraków Główny$761One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM8h05Białystok, Dworzec Autobusowy2:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM8h45Białystok, Dworzec Autobusowy7:50 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 AM7h15Białystok, Dworzec Autobusowy10:35 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Białystok to Kraków:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Białystok to Kraków costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Białystok and Kraków as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Białystok station and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Białystok, Dworzec Autobusowy and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., PKP Intercity to go to Kraków by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity.
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