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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 10m. 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 bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 6h 40m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Bratislava:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Bratislava costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $87 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€42). The journey takes 6h 49m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- LE414-PL · LE121910:23 AM9h34Kraków Główny7:57 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- LE414-PL · LE121910:23 AM9h34Kraków Główny7:57 PMBratislava hlavná stanica$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus11:40 AM6h25Kraków, Airport6:05 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- LE414-PL · LE121910:23 AM9h56Kraków Główny8:19 PMBratislava-Petržalka$291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:15 AM6h50Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA6:05 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM9h31Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA6:11 AMBratislava, Einsteinova$371One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM7h15Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA4:45 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Bratislava:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Bratislava costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 21 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, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, AGAT to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Bratislava by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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