How to travel from Košice to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Košice to Kraków is a train with an average price of €6.

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

A train is €24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Košice to Kraków costing on average €30.

A train is €271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Košice to Kraków costing on average €277.

The fastest way to travel from Košice to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 28m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 57m.

Train takes on average 7h 14m.

The distance from Košice to Kraków is approximately 110 miles (178 km).

The average frequency per day from Košice to Kraków is:

• Around 11 flights per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Kosice International Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Kosice and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Košice, Autobusová stanica and arrive in Kraków, Airport.

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

• Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with RegioJet a.s. to go to Kraków by train.

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

• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket.

Omio customers who travel from Košice 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.