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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $33, and a bus costs an average of $133.
Distance: 1038 miles (1671 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$116 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 42h 20m Average total duration 41h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.0 - 10.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.2kg 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 Edinburgh to Kraków:
A flight is $80 (€65) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Kraków costing on average $196 (€160).
A flight is $611 (€500) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Kraków costing on average $727 (€595).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 31h 25m.
Bus takes on average 41h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Kraków
How to get from Edinburgh to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Kraków is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U233136:20 AM2h40Edinburgh Airport10:00 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$1391One-way0 transfers
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U233136:20 AM2h40Edinburgh Airport10:00 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$1391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U233136:20 AM2h40Edinburgh Airport10:00 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$1391One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM40h50Edinburgh, Bus Station4:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$1911One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM42h15Edinburgh, Bus Station5:55 PMKraków, Airport$1941One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM43h35Edinburgh, Bus Station7:50 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$1951One-way2 transfers
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LX13749:30 AM8h30Edinburgh Airport7:00 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2121One-way1 transfer
LH963 · LH13625:50 PM15h30Edinburgh Airport10:20 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2211One-way1 transfer
LH963 · LH13645:50 PM17h15Edinburgh Airport12:05 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Kraków:
A flight is $80 (€65) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Kraków costing on average $196 (€160).
A flight is $611 (€500) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Kraków costing on average $727 (€595).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 31h 25m.
Bus takes on average 41h 50m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with Buzz, Ryanair, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
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