How to travel from Kraków to Milan

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Milan

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €103, while a flight costs an average of €369.

Distance: 590 miles (951 km)

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€369

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€103

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€276

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5h 38m

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21h 55m

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21h 25m

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12h 53m

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The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Milan is a bus with an average price of €103.

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

A bus is €266 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Milan costing on average €369.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 38m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kraków and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Kraków to Milan among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9h 15m sooner (3h 38m by flight vs 12h 53m by car). Tickets start at around €369 compared to roughly €276 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Kraków to Milan

How to get from Kraków to Milan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Kraków to Milan is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Malta AirFR 3536
    9:55 PM1h45
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    11:40 PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    €481One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 3536
    9:55 PM1h45
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    11:40 PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    €481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 3536
    9:55 PM1h45
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    11:40 PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    €481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 PM19h20
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    12:05 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    €691One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:20 PM20h45
    Kraków, Airport
    12:05 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    €731One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 AM23h35
    Kraków, Airport
    9:10 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    €871One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 889
    11:30 AM1h45
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    1:15 PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    €551One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 3505
    5:45 PM1h45
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    7:30 PMMilan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport
    €681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3906 · LO319
    2:55 PM4h00
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    6:55 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    €1681One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Milan

Travel to Milan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kraków to Milan.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kraków and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Milan is a bus with an average price of €103.

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

A bus is €266 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Milan costing on average €369.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 38m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 55m.

The distance from Kraków to Milan is approximately 590 miles (951 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Milan is:
  • Around 63 flights per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kraków to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Milan by bus.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Malta Air, Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Air Arabia, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, ITA to go to Milan by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Malta Air, Buzz, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Como, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Milan to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Milan, you can visit the iconic Duomo di Milano for its stunning Gothic architecture and panoramic views, explore Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and stroll through the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with its luxury boutiques. Discover the grand Sforza Castle, which houses various museums and art collections, and relax in the serene Sempione Park near the city center.
To fully experience Milan's key attractions, including the Duomo, The Last Supper, and shopping in the fashion district, plan for around 3 to 4 days.
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