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 train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 train costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $27.

Distance: 244 miles (394 km)

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$34

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Cheapest

$39

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$358

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6h 45m

Average total duration

6h 15m

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30m

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10h 48m

Average total duration

10h 18m

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5h 45m

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2h 45m

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3h 0m

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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM8h00
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    4:30 PMPraha, Roztyly
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 PM8h00
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    5:30 AMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO3904 · LO527
    8:50 AM3h15
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    12:05 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $4281One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • České dráhyIC 205 · SC 506
    10:21 AM6h07
    Kraków Główny
    4:28 PMPrague hlavní nádraží
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1022 (Přemyšl -> Prague)
    12:11 AM6h47
    Kraków Główny
    6:58 AMPrague hlavní nádraží
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Cracow -> Ostrava) · RJ 1029/1014 (Warsaw -> Prague)
    11:20 AM6h58
    Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport)
    6:18 PMPrague hlavní nádraží
    $731One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM8h30
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    5:00 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $551One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 AM7h45
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    2:25 PMPraha, Černý Most
    $551One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 AM8h15
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    2:55 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $551One-way
    0 transfers
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO3920 · LO521
    1:45 PM3h35
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    5:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $4281One-way
    1 transfer
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO3906 · LO525
    2:55 PM4h05
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    7:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $4281One-way
    1 transfer
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO3908 · LO521
    12:15 PM5h05
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    5:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $4281One-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 options to travel between Kraków and Prague including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Prague is a train with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Prague costing on average $22 (€17).

A train is $10 (€8) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Prague costing on average $27 (€21).

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

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

The distance from Kraków to Prague is approximately 244 miles (394 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Prague is:
  • Around 47 buses per day.
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Prague 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 Prague:
  • Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Prague, Central Train Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Prague, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Buzz, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Prague by flight.
  • Travel with RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Southeastern to go to Prague by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Autolux, Sindbad, AGAT, TransTempo to go to Prague by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Prague with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair.
  • 5 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn.
  • 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad, AGAT, TransTempo.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Prague often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Dresden, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prague and these popular destinations at a great price.
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