How to get from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Kraków. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 50m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 252 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €15, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
252 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €74Checked Sep 5 | 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €10Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 3h 10mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 3h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€74Checked Sep 550m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Sep 83h 10m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Sep 83h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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.
- 1Warsaw Chopin → Kraków John Paul IIflight
LOT Polish Airlines·50m
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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Warsaw to Kraków
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€37Departures from Warsaw to Kraków
PKP Intercity runs 35 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:19 and the last at 23:13.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKP Intercitytrain | 35 | 03:19 | 23:13 |
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 00:50 | 23:30 |
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
LOT Polish AirlinesWarsaw Chopin-Kraków John Paul IISee live options and dates →
FlixBusWarszawa Wschodnia-KrakówBook →PKP IntercityWarsaw-KrakówBook →On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, FlixBus, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Warsaw to Kraków works
Start with a LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw to Kraków, about 50 min. In total it's roughly €74 over 50 min, direct, no transfers.
Warsaw to Kraków: common questions
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Kraków?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
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.
Are there direct flights from Warsaw to Kraków?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 50m.
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Kraków?
About 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Warsaw and Kraków?
Warsaw is WAW and Kraków is KRK, so this route is usually written WAW to KRK.
Which operators run Warsaw to Kraków?
On this route you travel with LOT Polish Airlines, FlixBus, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Warsaw to Kraków without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 58m.
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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