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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 $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 390 miles (629 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vilnius to Kraków:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vilnius to Kraków costing on average $54 (€43).
A train is $144 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vilnius to Kraków costing on average $193 (€156).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 22m.
Bus takes on average 11h 56m.
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How to get from Vilnius to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vilnius to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:05 AM12h30Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas10:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:05 AM12h30Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas10:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W620409:25 AM1h25Vilnius International Airport9:50 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$1131One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus10:50 AM12h45Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)10:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:28 AM13h07Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.)10:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 AM13h10Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas7:50 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$641One-way1 transfer
LH897 · LH13707:35 PM5h15Vilnius International Airport11:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$1941One-way1 transfer
LH899 · LH13626:25 AM5h00Vilnius International Airport10:25 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2591One-way1 transfer
LH899 · LH13646:25 AM6h10Vilnius International Airport11:35 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vilnius to Kraków:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vilnius to Kraków costing on average $54 (€43).
A train is $144 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vilnius to Kraków costing on average $193 (€156).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 22m.
Bus takes on average 11h 56m.
- Around 21 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with LTG Link to go to Kraków by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with LTG Link.
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