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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leeds to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €184 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €184, while a flight costs an average of €402.
Distance: 946 miles (1524 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€402 Average price | €184 Average price Cheapest | €77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 36h 52m Average total duration 36h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.6 - 9.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Kraków
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Kraków:
A bus is €219 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Kraków costing on average €402.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 52m.
You'll arrive about 17h 19m sooner (3h 24m by flight vs 20h 43m by car). Tickets start at around €402 compared to roughly €77 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Kraków
How to get from Leeds to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Kraków is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 23326:55 AM 2h30 Leeds Bradford International Airport 10:25 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice €58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FR 23326:55 AM 2h30 Leeds Bradford International Airport 10:25 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice €58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FR 23326:55 AM 2h30 Leeds Bradford International Airport 10:25 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice €58 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 AM 39h35 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) 5:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA €124 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 AM 41h05 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) 6:45 PM Kraków, Airport €127 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 AM 39h50 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) 5:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA €132 1 One-way 2 transfers
KL1018 · KL13236:00 AM 4h15 Leeds Bradford International Airport 11:15 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice €216 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1024 · KL13315:20 PM 4h40 Leeds Bradford International Airport 11:00 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice €216 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1020 · KL132710:15 AM 5h45 Leeds Bradford International Airport 5:00 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice €216 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Kraków:
A bus is €219 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Kraków costing on average €402.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 52m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Kraków, Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Buzz, Ryanair, Jet2.com to go to Kraków by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair, Jet2.com.
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