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Compare train and bus for Kraków to Nowy Sącz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Nowy Sącz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč258 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč258, while a train costs an average of Kč966.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč258 Average price Cheapest | Kč966 Average price | Kč310 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Nowy Sącz:
A bus is Kč708 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Nowy Sącz costing on average Kč966.
Other travel options to Nowy Sącz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
Tickets start at around Kč258 compared to roughly Kč310 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč52. The journey takes 2h 4m versus 1h 45m 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 Nowy Sącz
How to get from Kraków to Nowy Sącz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Nowy Sącz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:10 AM2h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA1:10 PMNowy Sącz, Bus StationKč2201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:10 AM2h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA1:10 PMNowy Sącz, Bus StationKč2201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus3:50 PM1h45Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA5:35 PMNowy Sącz, Bus StationKč2331One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:50 AM2h15Kraków11:05 AMNowy SączKč2311One-way0 transfers- 2:40 PM2h15Kraków4:55 PMNowy SączKč2311One-way0 transfers
- 7:25 PM2h15Kraków9:40 PMNowy SączKč2311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Nowy Sącz:
A bus is Kč708 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Nowy Sącz costing on average Kč966.
Other travel options to Nowy Sącz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Nowy Sącz 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 Nowy Sącz.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Main Train Station and arrive in Nowy Sącz, Bus Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Nowy Sącz by train.
- Travel with Infobus, FlixBus, Szwagropol, BlaBlaCar to go to Nowy Sącz by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity.
- 23 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Szwagropol, BlaBlaCar.
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