How to travel from Zurich to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $113 (€93).

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

A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Kraków costing on average $175 (€145).

A bus is $424 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Kraków costing on average $536 (€442).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 14m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 25m.

Bus takes on average 19h 24m.

The distance from Zurich to Kraków is approximately 550 miles (886 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Kraków is:

• Around 66 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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

• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, easyJet to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.

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

• 4 direct flights per day with Swiss, Wizz Air, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air, easyJet.
• 0 direct buses per day with Sindbad.

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