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Compare train and bus for Kraków to Oswiecim
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Oswiecim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Kraków to Oswiecim
Compare the available ways to get from Kraków to Oswiecim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Oswiecim:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Oswiecim costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Oswiecim take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $16 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 1h 26m versus 1h 12m 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 Oswiecim
How to get from Kraków to Oswiecim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Oswiecim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
07:10 AM 1h25 Kraków 8:35 AM Oswiecim $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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7:10 AM 1h25 Kraków 8:35 AM Oswiecim $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 205
10:23 AM 0h39 Kraków Główny 11:02 AM Oświęcim $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 203
6:19 AM 0h39 Kraków Główny 6:58 AM Oświęcim $25 1 One-way 0 transfers - IC 3402
9:57 AM 0h41 Kraków Główny 10:38 AM Oświęcim $25 1 One-way 0 transfers - IC 114
11:22 AM 0h41 Kraków Główny 12:03 PM Oświęcim $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:00 PM 1h25 Kraków 2:25 PM Oswiecim $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - 0
10:40 AM 1h25 Kraków 12:05 PM Oswiecim $8 1 One-way 0 transfers - 0
2:00 PM 1h25 Kraków 3:25 PM Oswiecim $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Oswiecim:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Oswiecim costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Oswiecim take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Oswiecim 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 Oświęcim.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Main Train Station and arrive in Oświęcim.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Oswiecim by train.
- Travel with Infobus, Lajkonik, FlixBus to go to Oswiecim by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express.
- 8 direct buses per day with Infobus, Lajkonik, FlixBus.
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