How to travel from Kraków to Prague

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Prague

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. 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 €20, and a flight costs an average of €34.

Distance: 244 miles (394 km)

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€41

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€28

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€280

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6h 48m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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from Kraków to Prague

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

Our recommendation

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

Leo ExpressLE412-PL
05:08AM6h28
Kraków Główny
11:36AMPraha-Libeň
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Leo ExpressLE412-PL
05:08AM6h28
Kraków Główny
11:36AMPraha-Libeň
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LOT Polish AirlinesLO3910 · LO523
05:35AM3h15
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
08:50AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
$4101One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Leo ExpressLE412-PL
05:08AM6h35
Kraków Główny
11:43AMPrague hlavní nádraží
$221One-way
0 transfers
Leo ExpressLE418-PL
02:25PM6h11
Kraków Główny
08:36PMPraha-Libeň
$221One-way
0 transfers
Leo ExpressLE418-PL
02:25PM6h18
Kraków Główny
08:43PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM7h30
Kraków, Airport
04:30PMPraha, Roztyly
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM8h00
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
04:30PMPraha, Roztyly
$451One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM8h00
Kraków, Airport
05:00PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$451One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3906 · LO525
03:00PM3h50
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
06:50PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
$4101One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3908 · LO521
12:00PM5h15
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
05:15PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
$4101One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3924 · LO529
06:15PM3h30
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
09:45PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
$4101One-way
1 transfer

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Travel from Krakow to Prague: Journey Details

Anyone traveling from Krakow to Prague will be able to choose from buses or flights. The fastest option is to fly indirectly, but the most comfortable choice could be the bus. One great idea is to catch an overnight express bus that drops travelers off in central Prague in time to check in at their hostel or hotel.

Return trips from Prague to Krakow are also available.

How to get from Kraków to Prague

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Kraków to Prague, 86,28% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Kraków to Prague and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Prague

Travel to Prague 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 Prague.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Kraków to Prague. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Prague from Kraków is by taking a train, which costs on average $13 (€12).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Kraków to Prague:

A train is $8 (€8) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $22 (€19) from Kraków to Prague.

Taking a train costs $16 (€15) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $30 (€27) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Prague from Kraków is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Getting to Prague by bus takes 6 h 50 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 5 h 59 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 244 miles (393 km) between Kraków and Prague.

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Prague is:

  • 7 buses a day.
  • 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Kraków to Prague as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Kraków to Prague:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Prague, Central Train Station.
  • Most travelers who book a plane ticket from Kraków to Prague depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Kraków Główny and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Kraków to Prague:

  • You can travel by bus between Kraków and Prague with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, TransTempo or AGAT, and you can find FlixBus Kraków to Prague tickets for $22 (€19) on Omio.
  • You can go to Prague from Kraków by plane with LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Ryanair, Air Dolomiti, SWISS or Air Baltic. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $30 (€27) with Ryanair from Kraków to Prague on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Kraków to Prague with Regiojet, Leo Express or Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€12) with Regiojet from Kraków to Prague.

Yes, there are direct routes from Kraków to Prague with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 6 direct buses per day to Prague with FlixBus, Euroticket, TransTempo or AGAT.
  • You can check for a direct train to Prague with Regiojet or Deutsche Bahn with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services to Prague tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Kraków to Prague? Many Omio customers who go from Kraków to Prague usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Vienna, Berlin, Budapest, Munich or Dresden. If you're looking to explore Vienna, Berlin, Budapest, Munich or Dresden from Prague, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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