How to travel from Gdańsk to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Gdańsk to Kraków is a bus with an average price of €26.

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

A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdańsk to Kraków costing on average €70.

A bus is €54 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gdańsk to Kraków costing on average €80.

The fastest way to travel from Gdańsk to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 58m.

Bus takes on average 8h 57m.

The distance from Gdańsk to Kraków is approximately 301 miles (485 km).

The average frequency per day from Gdańsk to Kraków is:

• Around 21 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Gdańsk Główny and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., PKP Intercity to go to Kraków by train.
• Travel with Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar to go to Kraków by bus.

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

• 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., PKP Intercity.
• 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines.
• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Gdańsk to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Zakopane, Vienna, Berlin. 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.