How to travel from Brussels to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $106.

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

A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Kraków costing on average $198.

A bus is $238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Kraków costing on average $343.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 59m.

Bus takes on average 22h 37m.

The distance from Brussels to Kraków is approximately 686 miles (1105 km).

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Kraków is:

• Around 45 flights per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels 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 Brussels to Kraków:

• Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Sas Airways, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Buzz, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Ryanair, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Kraków by train.

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

• 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
• 2 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Brussels 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.