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Compare train and bus for Kraków to Cieszyn
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Cieszyn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Kraków to Cieszyn
Compare the available ways to get from Kraków to Cieszyn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Cieszyn:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Cieszyn costing on average $32 (€27).
Other travel options to Cieszyn take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $28 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€15). The journey takes 2h 25m versus 1h 59m 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 Cieszyn
How to get from Kraków to Cieszyn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Cieszyn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
01:30 PM 2h25 Kraków 3:55 PM Cieszyn $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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01:30 PM 2h25 Kraków 3:55 PM Cieszyn $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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01:30 PM 2h25 Kraków 3:55 PM Cieszyn $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1022 (Přemyšl -> Prague) · (Ostrava -> Brno)12:18 AM 5h47 Kraków Główny 6:05 AM Frýdek-Místek, Vlakové Nádraží $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
08:15 PM 2h25 Kraków 10:40 PM Cieszyn $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
011:00 AM 2h25 Kraków 1:25 PM Cieszyn $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
09:45 AM 2h25 Kraków 12:10 PM Cieszyn $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Cieszyn:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Cieszyn costing on average $32 (€27).
Other travel options to Cieszyn take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Cieszyn 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 Český Těšín, nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Main Train Station and arrive in Cieszyn.
- Travel with Lajkonik, Infobus to go to Cieszyn by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Cieszyn by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Lajkonik, Infobus.
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