How to get to Kraków from Gothenburg

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Compare train, coach and flight for Gothenburg to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £120 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £120, while a flight costs an average of £292.

Distance: 997 km

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£292

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£165

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£120

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£319

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5h 28m

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3h 28m

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21h 0m

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23h 33m

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14h 52m

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The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £120.

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

A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Kraków costing on average £165.

A coach is £171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Kraków costing on average £292.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 28m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 21h 0m.

Coach takes on average 23h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Gothenburg and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 11h 24m sooner (3h 28m by flight vs 14h 52m by car) and save roughly £27 compared to fuel and tolls (£292 vs £319). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Gothenburg to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:0030h15
    Gothenburg, Korsvägen
    20:15Kraków, Airport
    £861One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:0030h15
    Gothenburg, Korsvägen
    20:15Kraków, Airport
    £861One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • BuzzFR 4011
    23:151h45
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    1:00John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £3021One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SJX2 485+Deutsche BahnR 1075 · ECE 397 · ICE 873
    10:3919h54
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    6:33Kraków Główny
    £1091One-way
    5 changes
  • SJX2 481+Deutsche BahnR 1043 · RJ 385 · S3
    6:3920h53
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    3:32Kraków Główny
    £1451One-way
    7 changes
  • Deutsche BahnR 1039 · RJ 385 · S3 · S75
    5:5521h37
    Gothenburg Centralstation
    3:32Kraków Główny
    £1551One-way
    6 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:0528h10
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    20:15Kraków, Airport
    £871One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:0030h15
    Gothenburg, Korsvägen
    20:15Kraków, Airport
    £911One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:0528h10
    Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen
    20:15Kraków, Airport
    £981One-way
    2 changes
  • LufthansaLH817 · LH118 · LH1626
    14:059h25
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    23:30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £1921One-way
    2 changes
  • Sas AirwaysSK158 · SK407 · SK1799
    13:156h15
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    19:30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £2011One-way
    2 changes
  • Sas AirwaysSK158 · SK1407 · SK1799
    13:156h15
    Göteborg-Landvetter Airport
    19:30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £2011One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg to Kraków.

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There are 3 options to travel between Gothenburg and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £120.

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

A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Kraków costing on average £165.

A coach is £171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Kraków costing on average £292.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 28m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 21h 0m.

Coach takes on average 23h 33m.

The Gothenburg to Kraków distance is approximately 997 km.
The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Kraków is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 15 coaches per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Kraków Główny.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gothenburg to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Buzz, Ryanair to go to Kraków by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by coach.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gothenburg to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair.
  • 0 direct coaches per day with Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg 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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