How to travel from Lyon to Kraków

There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $101 (€81).

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

A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Kraków costing on average $170 (€138).

A bus is $317 (€257) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Kraków costing on average $417 (€338).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 59m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 20h 6m.

Bus takes on average 24h 12m.

The distance from Lyon to Kraków is approximately 758 miles (1220 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Kraków is:

• Around 53 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon 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 Lyon to Kraków:

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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:

• Travel with Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Kraków by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Kraków with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon 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.

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.