How to travel from Kraków to Wrocław

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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Wrocław among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 146 miles (235 km)

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

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

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

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Infobus0
10:55AM4h10
Kraków, Main Train Station
03:05PMWrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LOT Polish AirlinesLO3906 · LO3847
03:00PM2h25
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
05:25PMWrocław–Copernicus Airport
$4801One-way
1 transfer

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Deutsche BahnIC 134
09:55AM3h10
Kraków Główny
01:05PMWrocław Główny
$651One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 58
11:50AM3h00
Kraków Główny
02:50PMWrocław Główny
$651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM3h40
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
10:40AMWrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:30AM4h00
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
03:30PMWrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:35AM3h25
Kraków, Airport
01:00PMWrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny
$261One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3904 · LO3853
08:45AM2h55
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
11:40AMWrocław–Copernicus Airport
$1511One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3904 · LO3843
08:45AM5h25
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
02:10PMWrocław–Copernicus Airport
$1511One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3924 · LO3859
06:15PM2h35
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
08:50PMWrocław–Copernicus Airport
$1511One-way
1 transfer

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How to Travel from Kraków to Wrocław

Travelers can choose to travel between Kraków and Wrocław by bus, train, or plane. Depending on which transportation method is chosen, the trip can take anything between 2 hours and 30 minutes to 5 hours. Once in Kraków, key landmarks include the historic buildings of the Old Town and the Royal Castle. In Wroclaw, the most popular things to see are the Historic Center and Market Square.

Train: Intercity trains take approximately 5 hours to go from Krakow to Wrocław, and no transfers are required. There are usually 10 trains per day covering this route, all of which are managed by PKP Intercity. Trains depart from Kraków Główny, and Wrocław Główny is the arrival station.

Bus: Kraków and Wrocław are only a short 3-hour bus ride away. This service is offered by FlixBus, Busfor and Infobus, which operate hourly buses day and night. Departing buses leave from Krakow Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station and arrive at Dworzec Wrocław Glowny.

Flight: Flights between these two Polish cities are operated by LOT Airlines and involve a stopover in Warsaw. Some Lufthansa flights also connect these cities via a layover in Frankfurt. Average flight time is 2 hours and 30 minutes. There are more than 15 flights that cover this route every day, departing from Wrocław Copernicus airport and arriving at Kraków John Paul II airport.

Traveling from Krakow to Wrocław: Travel Tips

  • What is the cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Wrocław? Buses, which cover this route for as little as 2 Euros.
  • What is the fastest way to travel from Kraków to Wrocław? Plane travel is the fastest option of traveling between these two cities.

How to get from Kraków to Wrocław

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Kraków to Wrocław there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 100,00% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Kraków to Wrocław. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Wrocław

Travel to Wrocław 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 Wrocław.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Kraków to Wrocław: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Wrocław from Kraków is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $35 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Wrocław costing on average $41 (€37).

The fastest way from Kraków to Wrocław is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 49 min.

There are alternative travel options to Wrocław that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 15 min of travel time.

The distance from Kraków to Wrocław is approximately 146 miles (235 km).

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Wrocław is:

  • 12 buses per day.
  • 16 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kraków to Wrocław:

  • Buses most often depart from Kraków at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Wrocław at Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy Centralny.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Wrocław Główny.

The following travel companies offer services from Kraków to Wrocław:

  • FlixBus, Infobus or Neo Bus can take you to Wrocław by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Infobus from Kraków to Wrocław for $6 (€5).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or PKP Intercity for trains to Wrocław. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for PKP Intercity Kraków to Wrocław tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).

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

  • You can check for a direct bus to Wrocław with FlixBus or Neo Bus with 11 direct buses per day.
  • You can find 15 direct trains per day to Wrocław with PKP Intercity.

Direct services to Wrocław 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 route.

Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Wrocław often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Berlin, Warsaw or Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wrocław and these popular destinations at a great price.

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