Prague to Krakow

Travelling between Prague and Krakow is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you CZK 4,223 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere CZK 274.

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 28 hours to travel between Prague and Krakow depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Prague and Krakow. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 20m to reach Krakow.

Travelling between Prague and Krakow can be as cheap as CZK 274 if you opt for a Ryanair flight and as expensive as CZK 4,223 if you buy a Lot Polish Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 12 from Prague to Krakow starting from 00:05 Prague Roztyly until 23:45 Prague UAN Florenc
• 4 from Prague to Krakow starting from 07:30 Prague Airport until 22:40 Prague Airport
• 0 by Bus+Train from Prague to Krakow starting from 19:42 Krakow Bus Station until 19:42 Krakow Bus Station
• 0 from Prague to Krakow starting from 15:42 Prague Railway Station until 17:28 Prague Railway Station

0 from Prague to Krakow starting from 00:00 Prague Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Prague Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Prague to Krakow.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Prague to Krakow, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as CZK 269.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Prague and Krakow

EasyJet, Lot Polish Airlines, Ryanair, SkyUp Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Prague to Krakow overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Prague and Krakow

Andanas Trans, Avtotranzit, Avtotranzit Agat, FlixBus, Local Carrier, Modultrans, Sindbad, Tov Nasorokh, VasilkivTransAvto, Vasilkivtransavto Agat, West Travel, West Travel Agat

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Prague and Krakow

Tranigo

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 100% opted for a bus