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Compare bus and flight for Kraków to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $157 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.1 - 5.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $157, while a bus costs an average of $183.
Distance: 1321 miles (2126 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$157 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price | $705 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 41h 39m Average total duration 41h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
6.4 - 12.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Madrid:
A flight is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Madrid costing on average $183.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 41h 39m.
You'll arrive about 23h 26m sooner (4h 11m by flight vs 27h 37m by car) and save roughly $547 compared to fuel and tolls ($157 vs $705). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Kraków to Madrid
How to get from Kraków to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM43h40Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1481One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM43h40Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1481One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LO21614:10 PM3h25John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice7:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1781One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM44h55Kraków, Airport8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1521One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM45h15Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1561One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM46h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1681One-way2 transfers
FR 53579:35 AM3h30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice1:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2161One-way0 transfers
KL1328 · KL15095:55 PM5h30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice11:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2871One-way1 transfer
LH1627 · LH18006:00 AM5h05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice11:05 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$3231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Madrid:
A flight is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Madrid costing on average $183.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 41h 39m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Buzz, Ryanair, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Pascan Aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus, Euroticket.
- 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines.
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