How to travel from Salzburg to Kraków

There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Kraków is a bus with an average price of €58.

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

A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Kraków costing on average €118.

A bus is €362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Kraków costing on average €420.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 20m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 24m.

Bus takes on average 10h 22m.

The distance from Salzburg to Kraków is approximately 349 miles (563 km).

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Kraków is:

• Around 9 flights per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Kraków:

• Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
• Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Kraków by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Kraków with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Salzburg 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Kraków to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Kraków, visitors can explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a poignant reminder of the Holocaust, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a fascinating underground maze with intricate salt sculptures. The city's vibrant street art scene is particularly lively in the Kazimierz district, which is also known for its rich Jewish history and nightlife. Stroll along the Vistula River for scenic views, or visit the historic Kraków Cloth Hall in the Main Market Square for local crafts. Key sights include the Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Schindler's Factory museum, each offering a glimpse into Kraków's rich heritage and history.

Three to four days are generally sufficient to explore Kraków's main attractions, including the historic Old Town, Wawel Castle, and a trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.