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Compare train, bus, and flight for Padua to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Padua to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $240.
Distance: 492 miles (793 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price | $275 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 9m Average total duration 16h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Kraków:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Kraków costing on average $151.
A bus is $362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Kraków costing on average $488.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 11m.
Bus takes on average 17h 47m.
Tickets start at around $126 compared to roughly $275 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $150. The journey takes 17h 17m versus 10h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Padua to Kraków
How to get from Padua to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Padua to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:45 AM20h20Padua7:05 AMKraków$691One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:45 AM20h20Padua7:05 AMKraków$691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:45 PM15h45Padua12:30 PMKraków$881One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:55 PM18h50Padua5:45 PMKraków$981One-way0 transfers
- 7:45 PM15h45Padua11:30 AMKraków$1081One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Kraków:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Kraków costing on average $151.
A bus is $362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Kraków costing on average $488.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 11m.
Bus takes on average 17h 47m.
- Around 93 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Padova and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Buses mostly depart from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with Euroticket, FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Frecciarossa to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with Wizz Air to go to Kraków by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Euroticket, FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
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