How to get from Warsaw to Kraków
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 3h 25m, from €21.
We compared the ways to travel from Warsaw to Kraków. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 252 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Warsaw to Kraków: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Warszawa Wschodnia → Krakówbus
FlixBus·3h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Warsaw to Kraków: train, bus
How the trip from Warsaw to Kraków works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kraków, about 3h 25m. In total it's roughly €21 over 3h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Kraków
DepartureWarsawWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Warsaw to Kraków
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Warsaw to Kraków: common questions
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Kraków?+−
The most useful route takes about 3h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Kraków from Warsaw?+−
About 252 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Warsaw to Kraków cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €21. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Warsaw to Kraków?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Kraków?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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