Travel Information between Riga and Kraków
| 504 miles (813 km) | |
| Bus or flight | |
| $29 - $34 | |
| Flight • $29 (€26) • 1 h 40 min | |
| Flight • $29 (€26) • 1 h 40 min | |
| FlixBus or LOT Polish Airlines |
Travel 504 miles (813 km) by bus or flight to Kraków from Riga. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or LOT Polish Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Riga to Kraków.
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How to get from Riga to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Riga to Kraków is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

There are 2 travel options to Kraków from Riga. You can take a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Kraków from Riga is by taking a flight, which costs on average $29 (€26).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Riga to Kraków:
Taking a flight costs $5 (€5) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $34 (€30).
The fastest way to get to Kraków from Riga is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 40 min.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes 15 h 40 min on average.
The Riga to Kraków distance is around 504 miles (813 km).
The average frequency per day from Riga to Kraków is:
- 1 bus a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Riga and Kraków as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Riga to Kraków:
- Buses most often depart from Riga at Rīga, Rīgas Starptautiskā Autoosta and arrive in Kraków at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Flights mostly depart from Riga International Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
The following travel companies offer services from Riga to Kraków:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Riga to Kraków tickets on Omio for $34 (€30).
- Travel with LOT Polish Airlines or Norwegian Air for flights to Kraków. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Norwegian Air Riga to Kraków tickets on Omio for $100 (€90).
Yes, there are direct routes from Riga to Kraków with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to Kraków with FlixBus.
Direct services to Kraków tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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