How to travel from Prague to Kraków

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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 train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 train costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $23.

Distance: 244 miles (394 km)

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$31

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$33

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6h 11m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Kraków is a train with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Kraków costing on average $33 (€27).

A train is $304 (€245) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Kraków costing on average $335 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 41m.

Bus takes on average 7h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Prague and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Prague to Kraków among Omio's users.

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from Prague to Kraków

How to get from Prague to Kraków by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Prague to Kraków is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Leo ExpressLE419-PL
    9:30 PM6h08
    Praha-Libeň
    3:38 AMKraków Główny
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Leo ExpressLE419-PL
    9:30 PM6h08
    Praha-Libeň
    3:38 AMKraków Główny
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • BuzzFR 4069
    3:45 PM1h10
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    4:55 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $1321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Leo ExpressLE419-PL
    9:23 PM6h15
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    3:38 AMKraków Główny
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1023 (Prague -> Přemyšl)
    9:48 PM5h59
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    3:47 AMKraków Główny
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Leo ExpressLE411-PL
    8:30 AM5h52
    Praha-Libeň
    2:22 PMKraków Główny
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 PM7h30
    Praha, Černý Most
    11:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:40 PM8h05
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    11:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Infobus6849765
    3:00 PM7h30
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    10:30 PMKraków, Main Train Station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX1487+Helvetic AirwaysLX1374
    2:55 PM3h50
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    6:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $2731One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW4200 · EW9732
    8:05 AM5h15
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    1:20 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $2761One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1689+Air DolomitiLH7424
    9:35 AM6h30
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    4:05 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $2991One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Prague to Kraków

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Prague to Kraków, 88,68% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Prague to Kraków and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Kraków

Travel to Kraków easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prague to Kraków.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Prague and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Kraków is a train with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Kraków costing on average $33 (€27).

A train is $304 (€245) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Kraków costing on average $335 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 41m.

Bus takes on average 7h 44m.

The distance from Prague to Kraków is approximately 244 miles (394 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Kraków is:
  • Around 52 buses per day.
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 13 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Kraków:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Southeastern, České dráhy (ČD), ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings to go to Kraków by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Autolux, DMD Group, BlaBlaCar, Vilartrans, Sindbad, NIKOLO s.r.o., KLR to go to Kraków by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
  • 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair.
  • 36 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Autolux, DMD Group, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad, NIKOLO s.r.o., KLR.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Warsaw, Zakopane, Vienna, Berlin, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.
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