How to get to Cieszyn from Kraków

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Compare train and coach for Kraków to Cieszyn

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Cieszyn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £25.

Distance: 100 km

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£25

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£9

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£21

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3h 20m

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2h 50m

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2h 55m

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2h 25m

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1h 59m

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Lajkonik

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The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Cieszyn is a coach with an average price of £9.

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

A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Cieszyn costing on average £25.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Cieszyn is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Cieszyn take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kraków and Cieszyn including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £13. The journey takes 2h 25m versus 1h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Kraków to Cieszyn

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

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

  • Lajkonik0
    11:002h25
    Kraków
    13:25Cieszyn
    £91One-way
    0 changes

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  • Lajkonik0
    11:002h25
    Kraków
    13:25Cieszyn
    £91One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Lajkonik0
    11:002h25
    Kraków
    13:25Cieszyn
    £91One-way
    0 changes

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  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1022 (Přemyšl -> Prague) · (Ostrava -> Brno)
    0:255h40
    Kraków Główny
    6:05Frýdek-Místek, Vlakové Nádraží
    £91One-way
    1 change
  • Lajkonik0
    8:052h25
    Kraków
    10:30Cieszyn
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • Lajkonik0
    18:302h25
    Kraków
    20:55Cieszyn
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • Lajkonik0
    13:302h25
    Kraków
    15:55Cieszyn
    £91One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Kraków to Cieszyn

Travel to Cieszyn 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 Kraków to Cieszyn.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Kraków and Cieszyn including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Cieszyn is a coach with an average price of £9.

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

A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Cieszyn costing on average £25.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Cieszyn is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Cieszyn take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 20m.

The Kraków to Cieszyn distance is approximately 100 km.
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Cieszyn is:
  • Around 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kraków to Cieszyn:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Český Těšín, nádraží.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Kraków, Main Train Station and arrive in Cieszyn.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Cieszyn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus, Lajkonik to go to Cieszyn by coach.
  • Travel with Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Cieszyn by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kraków to Cieszyn:
  • 7 direct coaches per day with Infobus, Lajkonik.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Cieszyn often also extend their vacation to go to Katowice, Prague, Wrocław, Vienna, Ostrava. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cieszyn and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Kraków to Cieszyn, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Two to three days in Cieszyn are ideal to explore its charming Old Town, visit the Cieszyn Castle, and enjoy the local cuisine.

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