How to get from Gdańsk to Kraków
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Gdańsk to Kraków. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 24m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 489 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 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
489 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €26Checked Sep 7 | 1h 24mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €64Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 5h 57mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 9h 05m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€26Checked Sep 71h 24m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€64Omio catalogue, Sep 85h 57m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Sep 89h 05m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Gdańsk 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.
- 1Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa → Kraków John Paul IIflight1h 24m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Flight prices by day, Gdańsk to Kraków
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€17October 2026
€20Departures from Gdańsk to Kraków
PKP Intercity runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:27 and the last at 23:28.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKP Intercitytrain | 16 | 05:27 | 23:28 |
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 12:30 | 12:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Gdańsk to Kraków works
Start with a flight from Gdańsk to Kraków, about 1h 24m. In total it's roughly €26 over 1h 24m, direct, no transfers.
Gdańsk to Kraków: common questions
How long does it take to get from Gdańsk to Kraków?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 24m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Kraków from Gdańsk?
About 489 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Gdańsk to Kraków cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €26 to €62. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Gdańsk to Kraków?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 24m.
How long is the flight from Gdańsk to Kraków?
About 1h 24m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Gdańsk and Kraków?
Gdańsk is GDN and Kraków is KRK, so this route is usually written GDN to KRK.
Which operators run Gdańsk to Kraków?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Gdańsk to Kraków without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 54m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Gdańsk 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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