How to travel from Łódź to Kraków

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Compare train and bus for Łódź to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Łódź to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $55.

Distance: 118 miles (191 km)

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$22

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4h 21m

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The cheapest way to travel from Łódź to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

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

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Łódź to Kraków costing on average $63 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Łódź to Kraków is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Łódź and Kraków including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Łódź to Kraków among Omio's users.

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

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

  • FlixBus
    5:05 PM4h10
    Łódź
    9:15 PMKraków
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    5:05 PM4h10
    Łódź
    9:15 PMKraków
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:15 PM4h05
    Łódź
    6:20 PMKraków
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Łódź to Kraków

Travel to Kraków 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 Łódź to Kraków.

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There are 2 options to travel between Łódź and Kraków including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Łódź to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

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

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Łódź to Kraków costing on average $63 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Łódź to Kraków is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 26m.

The distance from Łódź to Kraków is approximately 118 miles (191 km).
The average frequency per day from Łódź to Kraków is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Łódź to Kraków:
  • Trains mostly depart from Łódź Widzew and arrive in Kraków Główny.
  • Buses mostly depart from Łódź, Fabryczna and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Łódź to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna, PKP Intercity to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket to go to Kraków by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Łódź to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Łódź to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Zakopane, Vienna, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.

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