How to get from Kraków to Warsaw
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 Kraków to Warsaw. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 34m 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.
252 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €76Checked Sep 4 | 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €10Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2h 52mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 34mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€76Checked Sep 450m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Sep 92h 52m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 34m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Kraków to Warsaw: 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.
- 1Kraków → Warszawa Wschodniabus
FlixBus·3h 34m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Kraków to Warsaw
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
Departures from Kraków to Warsaw
PKP Intercity runs 35 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:14 and the last at 21:26.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKP Intercitytrain | 35 | 00:14 | 21:26 |
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 00:15 | 20:00 |
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusKraków-Warszawa WschodniaBook →PKP IntercityKraków-WarsawBook →
LOT Polish AirlinesKraków John Paul II-Warsaw ChopinSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity, LOT Polish Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Kraków to Warsaw works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Kraków to Warszawa Wschodnia, about 3h 34m. In total it's roughly €15 over 3h 34m, direct, no transfers.
Kraków to Warsaw: common questions
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Warsaw?
The most useful route takes about 3h 34m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Warsaw from Kraków?
About 252 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Kraków to Warsaw cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €15 to €21. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Kraków to Warsaw?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity, LOT Polish Airlines.
Can you get from Kraków to Warsaw without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków to Warsaw?
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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