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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.7 - 4.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $95, while a bus costs an average of $161.
Distance: 1042 miles (1677 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price | $576 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 33h 5m Average total duration 32h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.0 - 10.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Barcelona:
A flight is $67 (€54) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Barcelona costing on average $161 (€130).
A flight is $362 (€293) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Barcelona costing on average $457 (€369).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 5m.
Train takes on average 39h 30m.
You'll arrive about 18h 44m sooner (3h 32m by flight vs 22h 16m by car) and save roughly $482 (€389) compared to fuel and tolls ($95 (€76) vs $576 (€466)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Kraków to Barcelona
How to get from Kraków to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W620954:30 PM2h50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice7:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W620954:30 PM2h50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice7:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 30508:45 AM2h45John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice11:30 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2611One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM38h10Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station8:45 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1671One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM36h05Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA6:45 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1671One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM35h15Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA10:40 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1691One-way2 transfers
- W620475:30 AM2h50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice8:20 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
OS680 · OS4052:50 PM5h00John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice7:50 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2121One-way1 transfer
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LH18184:45 PM5h40John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice10:25 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Barcelona:
A flight is $67 (€54) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Barcelona costing on average $161 (€130).
A flight is $362 (€293) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Barcelona costing on average $457 (€369).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 5m.
Train takes on average 39h 30m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with PKP Intercity to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Air Baltic, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Air France to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Sindbad to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Buzz.
- 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, Euroticket, Sindbad.
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