- Must visit
Rynek Underground Museum
Museum beneath the Main Square revealing medieval remains, trade history and immersive displays under the heart of the Old Town.
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Buses per day
59
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Warsaw to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Kraków will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 59 buses that leave Warsaw for Kraków every day 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 253 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a flight costs an average of £76.
Distance: 253 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price | £116 Average Price |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Kraków coaches for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:00 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h15 | 10:15 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h35 | 11:35 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 3h35 | 10:35 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h50 | 11:50 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:25 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h24 | 12:49 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 6h20 | 15:15 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:55 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3h54 | 12:49 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h34 | 12:49 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h05 | 13:25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h55 | 15:15 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:55 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 4h50 | 14:45 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h20 | 14:45 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3h50 | 14:45 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 6h30 | 17:25 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h20 | 15:35 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 6h10 | 17:25 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h05 | 16:25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h45 | 18:05 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h25 | 18:25 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:30 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 6h00 | 19:30 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h30 | 18:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 4h00 | 18:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:00 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 5h30 | 19:30 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h40 | 18:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h00 | 19:50 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:50 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 6h00 | 21:50 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:35 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h25 | 21:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:05 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 5h55 | 23:00 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:05 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3h55 | 21:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:25 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h35 | 21:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h05 | 21:35 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h30 | 23:00 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:45 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 4h50 | 22:35 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:15 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h20 | 22:35 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:50 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h45 | 22:35 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:50 Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 6h30 | 1:20 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:50 Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 4h35 | 23:25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 3h55 | 23:25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:30 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h50 | 1:20 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:50 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 6h00 | 1:50 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:00 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 3h25 | 23:25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 5h20 | 1:20 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:10 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 6h55 | 5:05 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:30 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h45 | 4:15 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 4h16 | 4:15 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:20 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h55 | 4:15 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:50 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 4h40 | 5:30 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 4h10 | 5:30 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 4h20 | 6:05 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 5h55 | 7:40 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 1:45 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h45 | 5:30 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 3h55 | 6:05 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 5h30 | 7:40 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h10 | 7:40 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 2:30 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 3h35 | 6:05 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 3h15 | 6:05 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 5h30 | 10:20 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
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Buses from Warsaw to Kraków run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 23 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 253 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 253 km |
Average bus duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Kraków — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kraków trip today.
Museum beneath the Main Square revealing medieval remains, trade history and immersive displays under the heart of the Old Town.
Former enamel factory with a powerful exhibition on Kraków under Nazi occupation and daily life during the Second World War.
Major branch of the National Museum with Polish art from the nineteenth century onward, including celebrated paintings and decorative arts.
Kraków’s main square is a lively historic centre with the Cloth Hall, church façades and constant street life at all hours.
Historic Jewish quarter with synagogues, courtyards, murals and a lively street scene that blends heritage with contemporary city life.
Broad green promenade planted where medieval walls once stood; ideal for walking between key sights around the Old Town.
Obwarzanek krakowski is Kraków’s iconic ring-shaped bread, boiled then baked and topped with poppy or sesame seeds. It is a protected local street-food classic.
Maczanka krakowska is roast pork in a caraway-spiced gravy, served in a bread roll. It is often called Kraków’s traditional answer to pulled pork sandwiches.
Kiełbasa krakowska is a smoked Polish sausage linked to Kraków, made from seasoned pork. It is prized for its firm texture and distinctive garlic-spice flavour.
Traditional Polish restaurant near the Main Square, known for hearty classics, period interiors and folk-inspired atmosphere.
Casual venue specialising in maczanka krakowska and other local sandwiches. A good stop for classic Kraków street-food flavours.
Well-known Jewish-style restaurant in Kazimierz serving Polish and regional dishes in a lively, rustic setting with evening music.
Budget-friendly for city breaks; hotels, meals and public transport usually cost less than in major Western European tourist cities.
About 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis or add a small tip; check the bill for any service charge.
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Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA -> Rynek Główny, Kraków
Around 13 direct buses depart from Warsaw to Krakow a day starting just after 6:00 a.m. and continuing every hour or so until just before 12:00 a.m. The service operates 7 days a week and the journey time is approximately 5 hours.
Departure Station: Buses from Warsaw to Krakow depart from outside the Młociny Metro station on the outskirts of the city. From here, taxis, local buses and Metro services can be taken to reach the historic heart of Warsaw.
Arrival Station: Buses from Warsaw to Krakow arrive at Krakow Bus Station which is adjacent to the train station and an 8-minute walk to the city centre. The bus station has a car park as well as a taxi rank on its upper level and it is served by local buses.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warsaw to Kraków 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 Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Warsaw to Kraków buses use the Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Airport. Use this guide to compare Warsaw and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Polska (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticket counters.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni.
Available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Elevators, ramps.
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy is 7 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Bistro Chopin (in the station), Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy.
Available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Elevators, ramps.
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Polish Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
Available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Elevators, ramps.
Kraków, Airport is 9 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Kraków (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Airport.
Available at Kraków, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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