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Compare train and bus for Kraków to Łódź
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Łódź among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Kraków to Łódź
Compare the available ways to get from Kraków to Łódź, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Łódź:
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Łódź costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Łódź take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $46 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 4h 23m versus 2h 56m 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 Łódź
How to get from Kraków to Łódź by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Łódź is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:35 AM4h05Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA11:40 AMŁódź, Fabryczna$201One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus7:35 AM4h05Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA11:40 AMŁódź, Fabryczna$201One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus7:35 AM4h05Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA11:40 AMŁódź, Fabryczna$201One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:30 PM4h10Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA3:40 AMŁódź, Fabryczna$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM4h15Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA2:45 PMŁódź, Fabryczna$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:35 PM5h30Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA8:05 PMŁódź, Fabryczna$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Łódź:
A bus is $33 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Łódź costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Łódź take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Łódź Widzew.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Łódź, Fabryczna.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Łódź by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Łódź by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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