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Compare train and bus for Brno to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brno to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brno to Kraków:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Kraków costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Brno to Kraków
How to get from Brno to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brno to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Vienna -> Cracow)2:00 AM5h15Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)7:15 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Vienna -> Cracow)2:00 AM5h15Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)7:15 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:20 PM4h30Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)9:50 PMKraków, Airport$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 1117 (Brno -> Bohumín)+
LE413-PL1:02 PM5h37Brno hlavní nádraží6:39 PMKraków Główny$261One-way1 transfer
R 1115 (Brno -> Bohumín)+
LE413-PL12:02 PM6h37Brno hlavní nádraží6:39 PMKraków Główny$261One-way1 transfer
R 1105 (Brno -> Bohumín)+
LE413-PL7:02 AM11h37Brno hlavní nádraží6:39 PMKraków Główny$261One-way1 transfer
(Brno -> Ostrava) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)7:30 PM9h10Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)4:40 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$241One-way1 transfer
70809344:00 PM5h45Brno, ÚAN Zvonařka9:45 PMKraków, Main Train Station$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:50 PM4h55Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží)6:45 PMKraków, Airport$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brno to Kraków:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brno to Kraków costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brno and Kraków as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brno hlavní nádraží and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket, Infobus, DMD Group, Autolux, KLR, BlaBlaCar, D.M.D. Group, TransTempo to go to Kraków by bus.
- 28 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, Infobus, DMD Group, Autolux, KLR, BlaBlaCar, D.M.D. Group, TransTempo.
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