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Compare bus and flight for Zagreb to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a flight costs an average of $417.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price Cheapest | $417 Average price | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 9m Average total duration 12h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg 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 Zagreb to Kraków:
A bus is $152 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Kraków costing on average $220.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 19m.
Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $177 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $109. The journey takes 12h 49m versus 8h 54m 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 Zagreb to Kraków
How to get from Zagreb to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:30 AM12h40Zagreb, Bus Station8:10 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:30 AM12h40Zagreb, Bus Station8:10 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS604 · OS67911:25 AM2h40Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport2:05 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3421One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus11:59 PM12h46Zagreb, Bus Station12:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$591One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM12h35Zagreb, Bus Station12:05 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$681One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM15h16Zagreb, Bus Station3:15 PMKraków, Airport$891One-way1 transfer
LH1731 · LH16226:15 AM6h25Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport12:40 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3411One-way1 transfer- LH1727 · LH16261:20 PM10h10Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport11:30 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3411One-way1 transfer
- LO612 · LO392312:50 PM4h55Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport5:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Kraków:
A bus is $337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Kraków costing on average $417.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 9m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Kraków as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Kraków by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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