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Compare train and bus for Kraków to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a bus costs an average of $39.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 46m Average total duration Fastest 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Kraków to Bratislava
Compare the available ways to get from Kraków to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Bratislava:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Bratislava costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 41m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46. The journey takes 7h 16m versus 4h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Kraków to Bratislava
How to get from Kraków to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:15 AM6h50Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA6:05 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:15 AM6h50Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA6:05 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:40 AM6h25Kraków, Airport6:05 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- LE414-PL · LE121910:23 AM9h34Kraków Główny7:57 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM9h31Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA6:11 AMBratislava, Einsteinova$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM7h15Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA4:45 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM9h35Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA6:15 AMBratislava, Most SNP$461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Bratislava:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Bratislava costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 41m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Leo Express to go to Bratislava by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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