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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, and a train costs an average of $502.
Distance: 597 miles (961 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$133 Average price | $109 Average price Cheapest | $502 Average price |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 7m Average total duration 21h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40h 17m Average total duration 39h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg 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 Florence to Kraków:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Kraków costing on average $133 (€109).
A bus is $393 (€321) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Kraków costing on average $502 (€410).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 37m.
Train takes on average 39h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Kraków
How to get from Florence to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM25h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)11:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$921One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM25h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)11:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$921One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM21h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$971One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM25h50Florence, Guidoni Tram T212:10 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$921One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM24h30Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo12:10 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$951One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 AM30h20Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo11:25 AMKrakow, Czyżyny Bus Station$951One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Kraków:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Kraków costing on average $133 (€109).
A bus is $393 (€321) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Kraków costing on average $502 (€410).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 37m.
Train takes on average 39h 47m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with Buzz, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Miś Krosno to go to Kraków by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Malta Air.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus, Euroticket, Miś Krosno.
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