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Compare bus, train, and flight for Olsztyn to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olsztyn to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a flight costs an average of €74.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€60 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Olsztyn to Kraków
Compare the available ways to get from Olsztyn to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Olsztyn to Kraków:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olsztyn to Kraków costing on average €60.
A bus is €34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Olsztyn to Kraków costing on average €74.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
Tickets start at around €60 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €8. The journey takes 5h 49m versus 5h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Olsztyn to Kraków
How to get from Olsztyn to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Olsztyn to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:40 AM 13h55 Olsztyn Lubelska 10:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:40 AM 13h55 Olsztyn Lubelska 10:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 5326 · IC 107 · IC 8329
11:34 AM 5h18 Olsztyn Główny 4:52 PM Kraków Główny €63 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- IC 5328
9:34 AM 6h19 Olsztyn Główny 3:53 PM Kraków Główny €64 1 One-way 0 transfers - IC 5326
11:34 AM 6h22 Olsztyn Główny 5:56 PM Kraków Główny €64 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:03 PM 13h12 Olsztyn, University of Prawochenskiego 10:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA €28 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:50 PM 13h25 Olsztyn Lubelska 10:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA €28 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:03 PM 16h17 Olsztyn, University of Prawochenskiego 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport €39 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Olsztyn to Kraków:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olsztyn to Kraków costing on average €60.
A bus is €34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Olsztyn to Kraków costing on average €74.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Olsztyn and Kraków as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Olsztyn-Mazury Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Olsztyn Główny and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Olsztyn Lubelska and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
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