How to get to Kraków from Graz

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Compare train, coach and flight for Graz to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £43, while a flight costs an average of £430.

Distance: 469 km

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£43

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£49

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£430

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£113

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8h 49m

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8h 19m

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10h 44m

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5h 6m

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3h 6m

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6h 59m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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Compare ways to travel from Graz to Kraków

Compare the available ways to get from Graz to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Graz to Kraków is a train with an average price of £43.

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

A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Graz to Kraków costing on average £49.

A train is £388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Kraków costing on average £430.

The fastest way to travel from Graz to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 49m.

Coach takes on average 10h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Graz and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £43 compared to roughly £113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £70. The journey takes 8h 19m versus 6h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Graz to Kraków

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
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Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1622+Air DolomitiLH9493
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  • ÖBB | S-BahnS 1+ÖBBCJX 9+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 106+ÖBB | InterCityIC 213
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  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 206
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  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 857+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 204
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  • FlixBusFlixBus
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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
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  • ÖBBRJX 254+ÖBB | InterCityIC 543+Air DolomitiOS679
    2 changes
  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 855+ÖBBRJX19969+LufthansaLH1624+Austrian AirlinesLH6389
    3 changes
  • ÖBBRJX 254+ÖBB | InterCityIC 543+LufthansaLH1624+Austrian AirlinesLH6389
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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: Graz 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 Graz to Kraków.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Graz and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Graz to Kraków is a train with an average price of £43.

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

A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Graz to Kraków costing on average £49.

A train is £388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Kraków costing on average £430.

The fastest way to travel from Graz to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 49m.

Coach takes on average 10h 44m.

The Graz to Kraków distance is approximately 469 km.
The average frequency per day from Graz to Kraków is:
  • Around 20 coaches per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Graz 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 Graz to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Graz Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Trains mostly depart from Graz Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Graz to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Air Baltic, British Airways to go to Kraków by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Graz to Kraków:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Graz 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 Graz 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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