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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Olsztyn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Olsztyn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$82 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Kraków to Olsztyn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Olsztyn:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Olsztyn costing on average $51 (€42).
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Olsztyn costing on average $78 (€63).
Other travel options to Olsztyn take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 37m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Olsztyn as scheduled services by train, 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 Olsztyn-Mazury Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Olsztyn, Dworzec Autobusowy (plac Konstytucji 3 Maja).
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Olsztyn Główny.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Olsztyn by bus.
- Travel with LOT Polish Airlines to go to Olsztyn by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Olsztyn by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct flights per day with LOT Polish Airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
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