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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kraków to Banská Bystrica
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kraków to Banská Bystrica is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Banská Bystrica will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Kraków for Banská Bystrica every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 157 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Kraków to Banská Bystrica
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Banská Bystrica among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 157 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kraków to Banská Bystrica bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Banská Bystrica coaches for today, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:50 Kraków, Airport | 8h35 | 02:25 Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 22:45 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 3h40 | 02:25 Banská Bystrica, Mičínská Cesta 1424/16 | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 5 February | |||||
| 14:30 Kraków | 3h50 | 18:20 Banská Bystrica | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kraków to Banská Bystrica
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Buses from Kraków to Banská Bystrica run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 157 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 157 km |
Average bus duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 02:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Kraków to Banská BystricaYou can travel by bus between Kraków to Banská Bystrica with FlixBus for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Kraków to Banská Bystrica coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Banská Bystrica by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Banská Bystrica, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kraków and Banská Bystrica
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Polish Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 124, 152, 192, 208, 292, 304 Trams: 3, 19, 50 Train: Kraków Główny
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Kraków (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 208, 252, 902 Train: SKA1
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