How to travel from Madrid to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $202.

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

A bus is $203 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Kraków costing on average $405.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Bus takes on average 41h 2m.

The distance from Madrid to Kraków is approximately 1321 miles (2126 km).

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Kraków is:

• Around 48 flights per day.
• Around 12 buses per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, KLR to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Buzz, Ryanair, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Europa, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Luxair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Kraków by flight.

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

• 0 direct buses per day with Infobus, Euroticket, KLR.
• 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair, Lot Polish Airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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.