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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 an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. 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 $40, while a flight costs an average of $352.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $352 Average price | $111 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* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 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 |
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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 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 $44 (€37).
A bus is $313 (€262) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Kraków costing on average $352 (€295).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€37) compared to roughly $111 (€93) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68 (€57). The journey takes 6h 23m versus 5h 45m 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 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 40697:15 AM1h10Prague Vaclav Havel Airport8:25 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$641One-way0 transfers
Other options
LE419-PL9:23 PM5h54Prague hlavní nádraží3:17 AMKraków Główny$201One-way0 transfers- LE413-PL12:23 PM6h26Prague hlavní nádraží6:49 PMKraków Główny$201One-way0 transfers
RJ 1007 (Prague -> Havířov) · R 1117 (Brno -> Bohumín)+LE413-PL11:41 AM7h08Prague hlavní nádraží6:49 PMKraków Główny$261One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 AM8h15Praha, Roztyly5:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:05 AM8h40Praha, ÚAN Florenc5:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$151One-way0 transfers
757365812:40 PM9h05Prague9:45 PMKraków$201One-way0 transfers
LH1393 · LH106+
LH74249:10 AM6h55Prague Vaclav Havel Airport4:05 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2431One-way2 transfers- LH1695 · LH16226:15 AM6h25Prague Vaclav Havel Airport12:40 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2971One-way1 transfer
- LH1693 · LH16264:40 PM6h50Prague Vaclav Havel Airport11:30 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2971One-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 $44 (€37).
A bus is $313 (€262) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Kraków costing on average $352 (€295).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
- Around 50 buses per day.
- Around 40 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, Sindbad, LikeBus, BTA Bus, KLR, NIKOLO s.r.o., Nasorokh TOV, D.M.D. Group, LikeBus, Musil Tour, East Express to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Air Arabia, Air Dolomiti, Turkish Airlines to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with Leo Express, České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Deutsche Bahn, Southeastern to go to Kraków by train.
- 38 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Ecolines, DMD Group, Autolux, Sindbad, LikeBus, BTA Bus, KLR, NIKOLO s.r.o., Nasorokh TOV, D.M.D. Group, LikeBus, Musil Tour, East Express.
- 0 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair.
- 7 direct trains per day with Leo Express, České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Deutsche Bahn.
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