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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$47 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $351 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Kraków:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Kraków costing on average $27 (€21).
A bus is $196 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Kraków costing on average $218 (€175).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Kraków:
A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Kraków costing on average $47 (€38).
A bus is $310 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Kraków costing on average $351 (€283).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Kraków
How to get from Prague to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 AM8h10Praha, ÚAN Florenc6:55 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:45 AM8h10Praha, ÚAN Florenc6:55 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 40697:20 AM1h10Prague Vaclav Havel Airport8:30 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$1541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- LE419-PL9:30 PM6h08Praha-Libeň3:38 AMKraków Główny$211One-way0 transfers
- LE419-PL9:23 PM6h15Prague hlavní nádraží3:38 AMKraków Główny$211One-way0 transfers
RJ 1001 (Prague -> Havířov) · (Ostrava -> Cracow)5:41 AM6h59Prague hlavní nádraží12:40 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$261One-way1 transfer
740208512:40 PM9h05Prague9:45 PMKraków$241One-way0 transfers
01:00 PM10h10Prague11:10 PMKraków$311One-way0 transfers
8:50 AM9h10Prague6:00 PMKraków$331One-way0 transfers
LX1487+
LX13742:55 PM4h00Prague Vaclav Havel Airport6:55 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2671One-way1 transfer
LH1393 · LH106+
LH74249:10 AM6h55Prague Vaclav Havel Airport4:05 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2781One-way2 transfers- LH1689 · LH16229:35 AM3h05Prague Vaclav Havel Airport12:40 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Kraków:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Kraków costing on average $27 (€21).
A bus is $196 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Kraków costing on average $218 (€175).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
- Around 52 buses per day.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Ecolines, DMD Group, Autolux, Vilartrans, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad, NIKOLO s.r.o., BTA Bus, KLR to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Leo Express, České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Deutsche Bahn, Southeastern, České dráhy (ČD), ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings to go to Kraków by flight.
- 36 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Ecolines, DMD Group, Autolux, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad, NIKOLO s.r.o., BTA Bus, KLR.
- 6 direct trains per day with Leo Express, České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
- 0 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair.
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