Warsaw to Krakow

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you PLN 3,673 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere PLN 31.

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 28 hours to travel between Warsaw and Krakow depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Warsaw and Krakow. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 5m to reach Krakow.

Travelling between Warsaw and Krakow can be as cheap as PLN 31 if you opt for a Local Carrier bus and as expensive as PLN 3,673 if you buy a Tranigo taxi ticket.

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

• 1 from Warsaw to Krakow starting from 06:00 Krakow Airport until 23:05 Krakow Airport
• 1 from Warsaw to Krakow starting from 07:10 Krakow Railway Station until 23:25 Krakow Railway Station

1 from Warsaw to Krakow starting from 00:00 Krakow Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Krakow Hotel Transfer

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Warsaw to Krakow, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as PLN 100.

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 Warsaw and Krakow

KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Swiss International Air Lines, Wizz Air

Bus

Travelling from Warsaw 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 Warsaw and Krakow

FlixBus, Local Carrier

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 Warsaw and Krakow

Tranigo

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