How to get to Kraków from Bologna

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Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £101, while a flight costs an average of £332.

Distance: 895 km

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£332

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£101

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£86

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5h 40m

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20h 26m

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12h 12m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £101.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Kraków:

A coach is £231 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Kraków costing on average £332.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Coach takes on average 20h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bologna and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 32m sooner (3h 40m by flight vs 12h 12m by car). Tickets start at around £332 compared to roughly £86 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bologna to Kraków

How to get to Kraków from Bologna by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Bologna to Kraków is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · S1 TRENORD 24132+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 337+Wizz AirW62068
    7:5015h40
    Bologna Centrale
    23:30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £851One-way
    3 changes

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · S1 TRENORD 24132+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 337+Wizz AirW62068
    7:5015h40
    Bologna Centrale
    23:30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £851One-way
    3 changes

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 3798
    15:051h45
    Bologna Airport
    16:50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £981One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:5523h10
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    2:05Kraków, Airport
    £921One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    19:4022h05
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    17:45Kraków, Airport
    £941One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:5521h05
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    0:00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    £951One-way
    1 change
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2474+Wizz AirW62068+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2962
    13:509h40
    Bologna Centrale
    23:30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £891One-way
    2 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17414 · Regionale TTPER 2472+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2958+Wizz AirW62068
    12:5010h40
    Bologna Centrale
    23:30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £891One-way
    3 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2470+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2954+Wizz AirW62068
    11:5011h40
    Bologna Centrale
    23:30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £891One-way
    2 changes

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Best day trips from Kraków by train

The most popular day trips by train from Kraków are Warsaw, Zakopane, Katowice, Wrocław and Rzeszów. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Kraków on Omio.

A view of Warsaw

Day trip from Kraków to Warsaw by train

Why visit Warsaw for the day?

Warsaw is Poland’s capital, known for its reconstructed Old Town and a skyline that reflects decades of change. Its mix of royal heritage, wartime memory and modern city life gives it a resilient, energetic character.

A view of Katowice

Day trip from Kraków to Katowice by train

Why visit Katowice for the day?

Katowice is a Silesian city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. Former mining sites now frame museums, music venues and bold public spaces.

A view of Wrocław

Day trip from Kraków to Wrocław by train

Why visit Wrocław for the day?

Wrocław is known for its handsome market square, island churches and the bronze gnomes dotted across the city. Built on the Oder and linked by many bridges, it feels youthful and relaxed while reflecting a layered Central European history.

A view of Rzeszów

Day trip from Kraków to Rzeszów by train

Why visit Rzeszów for the day?

Rzeszów is a compact regional capital in south-eastern Poland, known for its market square, universities and aviation links. The old town and modern business districts give it a youthful, practical feel.

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FAQs: Bologna to Kraków

Travel to Kraków easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Kraków.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £101.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Kraków:

A coach is £231 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Kraków costing on average £332.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Coach takes on average 20h 26m.

The Bologna to Kraków distance is approximately 895 km.
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Kraków is:
  • Around 46 flights per day.
  • Around 13 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Kraków as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Kraków Główny.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trans Europa, FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, Sindbad to go to Kraków by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, ITA, British Airways, Buzz, Edelweiss Air to go to Kraków by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct coaches per day with Trans Europa, Infobus, Euroticket, Sindbad.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Vienna, Zakopane, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bologna to Kraków, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Kraków, you can visit the solemn Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine with its intricate salt sculptures. Discover the vibrant street art in the Kazimierz district and enjoy a walk along the Vistula River. The Kraków Cloth Hall offers local crafts and souvenirs. Best sights include Wawel Castle, Main Market Square, and St. Mary's Basilica. Experience the historic Jewish quarter of Kazimierz and delve into World War II history at Schindler's Factory.
Three days in Kraków is ideal to explore its historic sites, vibrant culture, and charming neighbourhoods, including the Wawel Castle, Main Market Square, and Kazimierz district.

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