How to travel from Kraków to Warsaw

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Warsaw

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a flight costs an average of $96.

Distance: 157 miles (253 km)

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Driving

$30

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$19

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$177

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$48

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 9m

Average total duration

2h 39m

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3h 23m

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2h 53m

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5h 30m

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2h 30m

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3h 5m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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0.8 - 1.5kg

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Lot Polish Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Warsaw is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Warsaw costing on average $30 (€25).

A bus is $158 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Warsaw costing on average $177 (€143).

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Warsaw is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 39m.

Bus takes on average 2h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kraków and Warsaw including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kraków to Warsaw among Omio's users.

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from Kraków to Warsaw

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Leo ExpressLE413-PL
    6:46 PM2h46
    Kraków Główny
    9:32 PMWarszawa Zachodnia station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Leo ExpressLE413-PL
    6:46 PM2h46
    Kraków Główny
    9:32 PMWarszawa Zachodnia station
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3924
    6:25 PM0h50
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    7:15 PMWarsaw Chopin Airport
    $1781One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Leo ExpressLE413-PL
    6:46 PM2h52
    Kraków Główny
    9:38 PMWarsaw
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Leo ExpressLE413-PL
    6:46 PM2h59
    Kraków Główny
    9:45 PMWarszawa Wschodnia Osobowa
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Leo ExpressLE419-PL
    3:44 AM2h50
    Kraków Główny
    6:34 AMWarszawa Zachodnia station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM4h10
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    12:10 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:25 AM4h10
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    11:35 AMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:25 AM4h40
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    12:05 PMWarszawa, Metro Marymont 11
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3906
    2:55 PM0h50
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    3:45 PMWarsaw Chopin Airport
    $1781One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3920
    1:45 PM0h55
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    2:40 PMWarsaw Chopin Airport
    $1781One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3908
    12:10 PM0h55
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    1:05 PMWarsaw Chopin Airport
    $1781One-way
    0 transfers

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Travel from Krakow to Warsaw: Journey Details

Travelers can journey from Krakow to Warsaw by train or airplane. There are also ride share options available. Train travel is generally the cheapest and fastest option, but opting for airline travel takes only an hour longer.

Return trips from Warsaw to Krakow are also available.

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Warsaw

Travel to Warsaw 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 Warsaw.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Kraków and Warsaw including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Warsaw is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Warsaw costing on average $30 (€25).

A bus is $158 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Warsaw costing on average $177 (€143).

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Warsaw is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 39m.

Bus takes on average 2h 53m.

The distance from Kraków to Warsaw is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Warsaw is:
  • Around 38 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Warsaw 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 Warsaw:
  • Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Warsaw Chopin Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Warsaw Central.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Warsaw, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, PKP Intercity to go to Warsaw by train.
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Warsaw by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Warsaw by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Warsaw with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, PKP Intercity.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
  • 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Warsaw often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Kyiv, Prague, Paris, Minsk. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Warsaw and these popular destinations at a great price.
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