How to travel from Kraków to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Kraków and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Zurich is a flight with an average price of kr641.

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

A flight is kr18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Zurich costing on average kr658.

A flight is kr154 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Zurich costing on average kr795.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 28m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 29m.

Bus takes on average 20h 15m.

The distance from Kraków to Zurich is approximately 550 miles (886 km).

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Zurich is:

• Around 57 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Zurich 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 Zurich:

• Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Zurich HB.
• Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Wizz Air, easyJet, Air Baltic, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti to go to Zurich by flight.
• Travel with Infobus, FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Zurich by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, PKP Intercity to go to Zurich by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Zurich with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, easyJet, Air Baltic, Swiss, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
• 0 direct buses per day with Infobus, FlixBus, Sindbad.

Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.