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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 $7, and a flight costs an average of $47.

Distance: 157 miles (253 km)

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Flight

$28

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$18

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$163

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3h 34m

Average total duration

3h 4m

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30m

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3h 20m

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2h 50m

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5h 19m

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2h 19m

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3h 0m

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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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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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LOT Polish Airlines

Most popular airline

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM4h00
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
01:00PMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RegiojetRJ 3588/9 (Cracow -> Gdynia)
01:37PM2h29
Kraków Główny
04:06PMWarszawa Zachodnia station
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LOT Polish AirlinesLO3920
01:30PM0h50
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
02:20PMWarsaw Chopin Airport
$1331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegiojetRJ 3588/9 (Cracow -> Gdynia)
01:37PM2h35
Kraków Główny
04:12PMWarsaw Central
$131One-way
0 transfers
RegiojetRJ 3588/9 (Cracow -> Gdynia)
01:37PM2h46
Kraków Główny
04:23PMWarszawa Wschodnia Osobowa
$131One-way
0 transfers
RegiojetRJ 3582/3 (Cracow -> Gdynia)
07:01AM3h11
Kraków Główny
10:12AMWarsaw Central
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:35AM4h15
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
12:50PMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:25AM4h10
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
11:35AMWarszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:25AM4h40
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
12:05PMWarszawa, Metro Marymont 11
$171One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3908
12:00PM0h55
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
12:55PMWarsaw Chopin Airport
$2421One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3904
08:45AM0h55
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
09:40AMWarsaw Chopin Airport
$2421One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3906
03:00PM0h50
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
03:50PMWarsaw Chopin Airport
$2421One-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 train with an average price of $3 (€2).

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

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Warsaw costing on average $7 (€5).

A train is $44 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Warsaw costing on average $47 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Warsaw is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 40m.

Train takes on average 2h 26m.

The distance from Kraków to Warsaw is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Warsaw is:
  • Around 41 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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 FlixBus, LOT Polish Airlines, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Warsaw by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Warsaw by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regiojet, Leo Express, PKP Intercity, České dráhy to go to Warsaw by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Warsaw with the following travel companies:
  • 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, LOT Polish Airlines, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Regiojet, PKP Intercity, České dráhy.
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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