How to travel from Gdańsk to Kraków

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gdańsk to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gdańsk to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €36.

Distance: 301 miles (485 km)

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€67

Average price

€29

Average price

Cheapest

€115

Average price

5h 43m

Average total duration

5h 13m

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30m

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9h 16m

Average total duration

8h 46m

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30m

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4h 34m

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1h 34m

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3h 0m

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CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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LOT Polish Airlines

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from Gdańsk to Kraków

How to get from Gdańsk to Kraków by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Gdańsk to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
12:50PM9h25
Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny
10:15PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$331One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:50PM9h25
Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny
10:15PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LOT Polish AirlinesLO3826 · LO3911
09:30PM2h20
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
11:50PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$1951One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnEIP 8300
09:02AM5h10
Gdańsk Główny
02:12PMKraków Główny
$1011One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnEIP 5302
10:55AM5h20
Gdańsk Główny
04:15PMKraków Główny
$1011One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 8328
10:00AM6h03
Gdańsk Główny
04:03PMKraków Główny
$1011One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:30AM11h15
Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka)
08:45PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$471One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:58PM12h12
Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka)
07:10AMKraków, Airport
$501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:58PM11h02
Gdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka)
06:00AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$521One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3832 · LO3907
08:50AM2h30
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
11:20AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$1791One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3836 · LO3905
11:55AM2h25
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
02:20PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$1791One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3836 · LO3919
11:55AM4h05
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
04:00PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$1791One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gdańsk to Kraków

Travel to Kraków easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gdańsk to Kraków.

FAQs
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 $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gdańsk to Kraków costing on average $45 (€36).

A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdańsk to Kraków costing on average $81 (€64).

The fastest way to travel from Gdańsk to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 0m.

Bus takes on average 8h 50m.

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, PKP Intercity to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar to go to Kraków by bus.
  • Travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Buzz to go to Kraków by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gdańsk to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Buzz.
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.
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