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Compare bus and flight for Kraków to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $59, while a bus costs an average of $138.
Distance: 667 miles (1074 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$59 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $422 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 41m Average total duration 23h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Rome:
A flight is $79 (€64) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Rome costing on average $138 (€112).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 41m.
You'll arrive about 13h 27m sooner (2h 36m by flight vs 16h 3m by car) and save roughly $363 (€294) compared to fuel and tolls ($59 (€47) vs $422 (€341)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Kraków to Rome
How to get from Kraków to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM27h55Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA11:00 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM27h55Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA11:00 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 835:50 PM2h00John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice7:50 PMRome Ciampino Airport$1991One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM28h25Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station11:00 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM27h25Kraków, Airport11:00 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM30h30Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA12:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1581One-way2 transfers
W620616:35 PM2h10John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice8:45 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1781One-way0 transfers
W620311:00 PM2h10John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice3:10 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1781One-way0 transfers
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EW98862:05 PM5h05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice7:10 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2101One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Rome:
A flight is $79 (€64) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Rome costing on average $138 (€112).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 41m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Rome as scheduled services by 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 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Miś Krosno to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Buzz, Malta Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss to go to Rome by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, Euroticket, Miś Krosno.
- 3 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Buzz, Malta Air, Ryanair.
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