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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, while a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration Fastest 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bratislava to Kraków
Compare the available ways to get from Bratislava to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Kraków:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Kraków costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 20m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $91 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51. The journey takes 7h 17m versus 4h 16m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bratislava to Kraków
How to get from Bratislava to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:45 PM 8h50 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 6:35 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:45 PM 8h50 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 6:35 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
1:00 AM 7h25 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 8:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:23 AM 9h07 Bratislava, Einsteinova 1:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $40 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
4:20 AM 9h10 Bratislava, Most SNP 1:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $40 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:40 AM 9h40 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 7:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Kraków:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Kraków costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 20m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Kraków as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava hlavná stanica and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Leo Express to go to Kraków by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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