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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 an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 390 miles (629 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 bus is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vilnius to Kraków costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vilnius to Kraków costing on average $136 (€110).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 52m.
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $144 (€117) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $95 (€77). The journey takes 12h 0m versus 8h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Vilnius to Kraków
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$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:05 AM12h30Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas10:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LO776 · LO39217:15 PM2h30Vilnius International Airport8:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3061One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus10:50 AM12h45Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)10:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:28 AM13h07Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.)10:35 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$421One-way0 transfers
EL-20414 · LE414-PL10:20 PM12h56Vilnius10:16 AMKraków Główny$461One-way1 transfer
- LO798 · LO39215:05 PM4h40Vilnius International Airport8:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3061One-way1 transfer
- LO776 · LO39117:15 PM5h35Vilnius International Airport11:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3061One-way1 transfer
- LO798 · LO39115:05 PM7h45Vilnius International Airport11:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3061One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vilnius to Kraków:
A bus is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vilnius to Kraków costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vilnius to Kraków costing on average $136 (€110).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 52m.
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
- 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.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Vilnius International Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas and arrive in Kraków, Airport.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with LTG Link to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines to go to Kraków by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
- 1 direct trains per day with LTG Link.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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