How to travel from Graz to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Graz to Kraków is a train with an average price of CHF 48.

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

A train is CHF 7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Graz to Kraków costing on average CHF 55.

A train is CHF 434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Kraków costing on average CHF 482.

The fastest way to travel from Graz to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 49m.

Bus takes on average 10h 44m.

The distance from Graz to Kraków is approximately 291 miles (469 km).

The average frequency per day from Graz to Kraków is:

• Around 20 buses per day.
• Around 17 flights per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

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

• Trains mostly depart from Graz Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Flights mostly depart from Graz Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Buses mostly depart from Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Kraków by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Air Baltic, British Airways to go to Kraków by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Graz to Kraków:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Graz 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.