How to travel from Lyon to Kraków

Travel between Lyon, France and Kraków, Poland is: Fully open.

Can travelers from France enter Poland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Kraków from Lyon?

Conditions of entry into Poland:

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Kraków, Poland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Poland has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 5/15/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Lyon to Kraków.

The current restriction level for returning to Lyon, France from Poland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Lyon, France from Kraków, Poland?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Poland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Lyon from Kraków?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

Which rules do I need to follow in Lyon, France regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 5/21/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Lyon from Kraków here.

There are 2 ways to travel to Kraków from Lyon including taking a bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Kraków is by taking a bus with an average price of $65 (€58).

This is compared to other travel options to Kraków:

A bus is $51 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Kraków costing on average $116 (€104).

The fastest way from Lyon to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Kraków that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Kraków by bus can take on average 25 h 25 min.

The distance is approximately 756 miles (1219 km) from Lyon to Kraków.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Kraków:

• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Gare Perrache and arrive in Kraków, Prokocim Szpital.
• Flights most often depart from Lyon at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Kraków at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can take you to Kraków by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Lyon to Kraków for $65 (€58).
• KLM can take you to Kraków by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for KLM from Lyon to Kraków for $116 (€104).

When planning your trip from Lyon to Kraków, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $65 (€58) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing $116 (€104) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Lyon to Kraków online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.