How to travel from Kraków to Łódź

There are 2 options to travel between Kraków and Łódź including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Łódź is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Łódź costing on average €51.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Łódź is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Łódź take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 41m.

The distance from Kraków to Łódź is approximately 118 miles (191 km).

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Łódź is:

• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Łódź as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kraków to Łódź:

• Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Łódź Widzew.
• Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Łódź, Fabryczna.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket to go to Łódź by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Łódź by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Łódź with the following travel companies:

• 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket.
• 1 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity.

Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Łódź often also extend their vacation to go to Warsaw, Berlin, Prague, Gdańsk, Wrocław. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Łódź and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Łódź to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Łódź, explore the vibrant street art scene with its murals and installations, visit the Central Museum of Textiles to appreciate the city's textile history, and enjoy performances at the Grand Theatre. Relax at the Palm House, a lush botanical garden, and uncover Jewish heritage at the Jewish Cemetery and Radegast Station memorial. Stroll along Piotrkowska Street, shop at Manufaktura, and discover film history at the Łódź Film School. Visit EC1 Łódź for science exhibits and admire the 19th-century architecture in Księży Młyn.

To explore the main attractions in Łódź, including Piotrkowska Street, Manufaktura, and the various museums, a stay of 2 to 3 days is generally sufficient.