How to travel from Riga to Kraków

Tue, Mar 24
+ Add return
Travel by bus, flight with
FlixBus
Buzz
Lot Polish Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Regionale
1,000+ more
FlixBus
Buzz
Lot Polish Airlines
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Regionale
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare 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 $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 505 miles (813 km)

Compare bus with

Most popular
Bus
Flight

$63

Average price

Cheapest

$152

Average price

16h 54m

Average total duration

16h 24m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 25m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.4 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Buzz

Most popular airline

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

Travel options
from Riga to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:15AM17h20
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
10:35PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:15AM17h20
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
10:35PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lot Polish AirlinesLO782 · LO3921
06:35PM3h15
Riga International Airport
08:50PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$2301One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:05PM16h20
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
01:25PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:40PM19h55
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
10:35AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$771One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55PM17h30
Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta
04:25PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$791One-way
1 transfer
Lot Polish AirlinesLO782 · LO3911
06:35PM6h15
Riga International Airport
11:50PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$2301One-way
1 transfer
Lot Polish AirlinesLO784 · LO3919
01:50PM3h20
Riga International Airport
04:10PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$2581One-way
1 transfer
Lot Polish AirlinesLO784 · LO3923
01:50PM4h40
Riga International Airport
05:30PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$2581One-way
1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Tue
Mar 24
Wed
Mar 25
Thu
Mar 26
Fri
Mar 27
Sat
Mar 28
Sun
Mar 29
Mon
Mar 30
Tue
Mar 31
Wed
Apr 01
Thu
Apr 02
Fri
Apr 03
Sat
Apr 04
Sun
Apr 05
Mon
Apr 06
Tue
Apr 07
Wed
Apr 08
Thu
Apr 09
Fri
Apr 10
Sat
Apr 11
Sun
Apr 12
Mon
Apr 13

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Riga 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 Riga to Kraków.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Riga and Kraków including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Riga to Kraków is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A flight is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riga to Kraków costing on average $43 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Riga to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 30m.

The distance from Riga to Kraków is approximately 505 miles (813 km).
The average frequency per day from Riga to Kraków is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riga and Kraków as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Riga to Kraków:
  • 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, Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Riga to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Kraków by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Riga to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Buzz.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Riga to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Zakopane, Vienna, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.

Travelling from Riga to Kraków: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to KrakówHow to travel from Riga to Kraków

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone