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Compare train, bus, and flight for Riga to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Riga to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 505 miles (813 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price |
17h 2m Average total duration 16h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
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 Riga to Kraków:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riga to Kraków costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riga to Kraków costing on average $154 (€127).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 32m.
Train takes on average 29h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Riga to Kraków
How to get from Riga to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Riga to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:15 AM17h20Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta10:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$601One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:15 AM17h20Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta10:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$601One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LO782 · LO39216:30 PM3h15Riga International Airport8:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$4541One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 AM18h45Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta3:35 AMKraków, Airport$811One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM19h10Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta6:05 PMKraków, Airport$811One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM18h44Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta11:59 PMKraków, Airport$811One-way1 transfer
SK1645 · SK17356:30 AM3h55Riga International Airport9:25 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3341One-way1 transfer- SK1643 · SK17353:45 PM18h40Riga International Airport9:25 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3771One-way1 transfer
LH893 · LH13666:50 AM7h35Riga International Airport1:25 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$4071One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Riga to Kraków:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riga to Kraków costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Riga to Kraków costing on average $154 (€127).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 32m.
Train takes on average 29h 28m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riga and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Riga International Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Buses mostly depart from Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with LTG Link to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Buzz.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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