How to travel from Vilnius to Kraków

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vilnius to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vilnius to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €47.

Distance: 390 miles (629 km)

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€49

Average price

Cheapest

€274

Average price

12h 40m

Average total duration

12h 10m

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30m

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5h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 38m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

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1.9 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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LOT Polish Airlines

Most popular airline

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

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from Vilnius to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:50AM12h45
Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)
10:35PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$571One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:50AM12h45
Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)
10:35PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LOT Polish AirlinesLO776 · LO3921
07:10PM2h40
Vilnius International Airport
08:50PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$3531One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
10:28AM13h07
Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.)
10:35PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:05AM12h30
Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas
10:35PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55PM13h40
Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)
12:35PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$641One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO780 · LO3907
08:35AM3h45
Vilnius International Airport
11:20AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$3531One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO780 · LO3905
08:35AM6h45
Vilnius International Airport
02:20PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$3531One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO772 · LO3923
02:40PM3h50
Vilnius International Airport
05:30PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$3531One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vilnius 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 Vilnius to Kraków.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vilnius and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vilnius to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $11 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vilnius to Kraków costing on average $52 (€41).

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vilnius to Kraków costing on average $59 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Vilnius to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 16m.

Bus takes on average 11h 30m.

The distance from Vilnius to Kraków is approximately 390 miles (629 km).
The average frequency per day from Vilnius to Kraków is:
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vilnius 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 Vilnius to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vilnius International Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas and arrive in Kraków, Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vilnius to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
  • Travel with UAB LTG Link to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air to go to Kraków by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vilnius to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with UAB LTG Link.
Omio customers who travel from Vilnius 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.

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