How to travel from London to Kraków

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr1700 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr1700, while a flight costs an average of kr3862.

Distance: 879 miles (1415 km)

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5h 21m

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30h 15m

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The cheapest way to travel from London to Kraków is a bus with an average price of kr1700.

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

A bus is kr2161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Kraków costing on average kr3862.

The fastest way to travel from London to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 21m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Bus takes on average 30h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London to Kraków among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 14h 33m sooner (3h 21m by flight vs 17h 54m by car). Tickets start at around kr3862 compared to roughly kr508 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.

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from London to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • RyanairFR 1813
    6:30 PM2h20
    London Luton Airport
    9:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    kr5321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 1813
    6:30 PM2h20
    London Luton Airport
    9:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    kr5321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 1813
    6:30 PM2h20
    London Luton Airport
    9:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    kr5321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Sindbad0
    7:00 AM27h10
    London
    11:10 AMKraków
    kr11851One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 PM33h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    7:30 AMKraków, Airport
    kr13641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 AM33h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    6:45 PMKraków, Airport
    kr14671One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 2434
    6:40 PM2h20
    London Stansted Airport
    10:00 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    kr6611One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU28821
    5:20 PM2h35
    London Gatwick Airport
    8:55 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    kr8781One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz AirW62008
    8:25 AM2h25
    London Gatwick Airport
    11:50 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    kr10011One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Kraków.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Kraków is a bus with an average price of kr1700.

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

A bus is kr2161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Kraków costing on average kr3862.

The fastest way to travel from London to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 21m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Bus takes on average 30h 15m.

The distance from London to Kraków is approximately 879 miles (1415 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Kraków is:
  • Around 67 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Kraków 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 London to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Jet2.com, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, Swiss, Eurowings, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, Buzz, easyJet to go to Kraków by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Jet2.com, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Buzz, easyJet.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from London to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Vienna, Zakopane, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kraków to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Kraków, visitors can explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a poignant reminder of the Holocaust, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a fascinating underground maze with intricate salt sculptures. The city's vibrant street art scene is particularly lively in the Kazimierz district, which is also known for its rich Jewish history and nightlife. Stroll along the Vistula River for scenic views, or visit the historic Kraków Cloth Hall in the Main Market Square for local crafts. Key sights include the Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Schindler's Factory museum, each offering a glimpse into Kraków's rich heritage and history.
Three to four days are generally sufficient to explore Kraków's main attractions, including the historic Old Town, Wawel Castle, and a trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.

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