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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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Łódź to Kraków
Compare the available ways to get from Łódź to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Łódź to Kraków:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Łódź to Kraków costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22. The journey takes 4h 22m versus 3h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Łódź to Kraków
How to get from Łódź to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Łódź to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:05 PM 4h10 Łódź, Fabryczna 10:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:05 PM 4h10 Łódź, Fabryczna 10:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IC 13285:42 AM 2h58 Łódź 8:40 AM Kraków Główny $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 53348:29 AM 3h09 Łódź Kaliska 11:38 AM Kraków Główny $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 831721:41 AM 3h22 Łódź Kaliska 5:03 AM Kraków Główny $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 53603:38 PM 3h30 Łódź Kaliska 7:08 PM Kraków Główny $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM 6h01 Łódź, Fabryczna 6:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM 6h06 Łódź, Fabryczna 6:05 AM Kraków, Airport $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM 7h15 Łódź, Fabryczna 1:20 AM Kraków, Airport $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Łódź to Kraków:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Łódź to Kraków costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
- Around 10 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Łódź Widzew and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Łódź, Fabryczna and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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