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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $202 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 49m. 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 bus costs an average of $202, while a flight costs an average of $441.
Distance: 1321 miles (2126 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$441 Average price | $202 Average price Cheapest | $684 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 42h 4m Average total duration 41h 34m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kraków to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Kraków to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Madrid:
A bus is $239 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Madrid costing on average $441 (€370).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 42h 4m.
You'll arrive about 22h 48m sooner (4h 49m by flight vs 27h 37m by car) and save roughly $243 (€204) compared to fuel and tolls ($441 (€370) vs $684 (€573)). 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.
415пі · 415пі2:00 AM 41h00 Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport) 7:00 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro / C. del Oriana $141 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 415пі · 415пі
2:00 AM 41h00 Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport) 7:00 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro / C. del Oriana $141 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FR 53578:50 PM 3h35 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 12:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $159 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
1:35 PM 42h35 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $207 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:00 PM 44h55 Kraków, Airport 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $221 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
3:55 PM 45h25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $231 1 One-way 2 transfers
- KL1324 · KL1507
11:55 AM 7h40 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $230 1 One-way 1 transfer - KL1326 · KL1509
2:20 PM 9h15 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 11:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $230 1 One-way 1 transfer - KL1324 · KL1509
11:55 AM 11h40 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 11:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $230 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Madrid:
A bus is $239 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Madrid costing on average $441 (€370).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 42h 4m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 12 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 KLM, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Sas Airways, Buzz, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Ryanair, Iberia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Luxair, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, KLR, Euroticket, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair.
- 0 direct buses per day with KLR, Euroticket, Infobus.
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