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 bus with an average price of €87.

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

A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Zurich costing on average €113.

A bus is €296 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Zurich costing on average €383.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 27m.

Bus takes on average 19h 35m.

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

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Zurich is:

• Around 64 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 3 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
• Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Helvetic Airways, Wizz Air, British Airways, Swiss, Global Supply Systems, Eurowings, easyJet, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, TAP Portugal, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane to go to Zurich by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Kraków to Zurich:

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

Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Vienna, Munich, 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.