How to travel from Florence to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $138.

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

A bus is $335 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Kraków costing on average $472.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 5m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 24m.

The distance from Florence to Kraków is approximately 597 miles (961 km).

The average frequency per day from Florence to Kraków is:

• Around 22 flights per day.
• Around 21 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Kraków:

• 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.

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

• Travel with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa, Buzz, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket to go to Kraków by bus.

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

• 2 direct flights per day with Buzz, Malta Air, Ryanair.
• 0 direct buses per day with Euroticket.

Omio customers who travel from Florence 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.