How to travel from Warsaw to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Kraków costing on average $18 (€14).

A bus is $143 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Kraków costing on average $158 (€128).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Kraków is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 21m.

Flight takes on average 4h 43m.

The distance from Warsaw to Kraków is approximately 157 miles (253 km).

The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Kraków is:

• Around 36 buses per day.
• Around 11 trains per day.
• Around 7 flights per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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

• Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., PKP Intercity to go to Kraków by train.

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

• 6 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
• 23 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 11 direct trains per day with Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., PKP Intercity.

Omio customers who travel from Warsaw to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Zakopane, Vienna, Berlin, Budapest. 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.