How to travel from Bologna to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $130.

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

A bus is $96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Kraków costing on average $226.

A bus is $364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Kraków costing on average $494.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 47m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 20h 21m.

Bus takes on average 20h 27m.

The distance from Bologna to Kraków is approximately 556 miles (895 km).

The average frequency per day from Bologna to Kraków is:

• Around 49 flights per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
• Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, ITA, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Lot Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Buzz, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, Swiss, Air Baltic, Global Supply Systems, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Euroticket, Trans Europa, Infobus to go to Kraków by bus.

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

• 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Malta Air, Ryanair.
• 0 direct buses per day with Sindbad, Euroticket, Trans Europa, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Bologna 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.