How to get to Florence from Kraków

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Compare coach and flight for Kraków to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £103, while a flight costs an average of £366.

Distance: 961 km

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£366

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£103

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£236

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5h 18m

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22h 21m

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13h 20m

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The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Florence is a coach with an average price of £103.

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

A coach is £263 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Florence costing on average £366.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 18m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Coach takes on average 22h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kraków and Florence including taking a 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 10h 2m sooner (3h 18m by flight vs 13h 20m by car). Tickets start at around £366 compared to roughly £236 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 Kraków to Florence

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Malta AirFR 7932
    17:101h55
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    19:05Pisa International Airport
    £821One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 7932
    17:101h55
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    19:05Pisa International Airport
    £821One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • BuzzFR 3799
    6:301h45
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    8:15Bologna Airport
    £1191One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:1524h05
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    11:20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    £1141One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    16:4521h15
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    14:00Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    £1181One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:5523h25
    Kraków, Airport
    11:20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    £1201One-way
    2 changes
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO2141+RegionaleRegionale 20693+IntercityIntercity 598
    10:0012h00
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    22:00Florence Santa Maria Novella
    £1471One-way
    2 changes
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO2141+RegionaleRegionale 20687 · Regionale 4106
    10:0011h00
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    21:00Florence Santa Maria Novella
    £1491One-way
    2 changes
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO2141+RegionaleRegionale 20721 · Regionale Veloce 4110
    10:0013h50
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    23:50Florence Santa Maria Novella
    £1491One-way
    2 changes

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Best day trips from Florence by bus

The most popular day trips by bus from Florence are Siena, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano and Bologna. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Florence on Omio.

A view of Siena

Day trip from Florence to Siena by bus

Why visit Siena for the day?

Siena is a medieval Tuscan city known for the Piazza del Campo, the Palio and its striped Duomo. Its steep lanes, Gothic buildings and strong civic traditions give it a more austere character than many larger Italian cities.

A view of Pisa

Day trip from Florence to Pisa by bus

Why visit Pisa for the day?

Pisa is known worldwide for the Leaning Tower, but it is also a compact university city with medieval streets and graceful squares. Along the Arno, historic buildings and student life give it an easy, thoughtful atmosphere.

A view of Lucca

Day trip from Florence to Lucca by bus

Why visit Lucca for the day?

Lucca is known for its complete Renaissance walls, Romanesque churches and handsome historic squares. Its compact old centre feels calm and distinctly Tuscan, with medieval streets and a strong local character.

A view of San Gimignano

Day trip from Florence to San Gimignano by bus

Why visit San Gimignano for the day?

San Gimignano is a Tuscan hill town best known for its medieval towers and remarkably preserved historic centre. Stone streets, fortified walls and views over the surrounding countryside give it a striking, self-contained character.

A view of Bologna

Day trip from Florence to Bologna by bus

Why visit Bologna for the day?

Bologna is known for its porticoes, medieval centre and one of Europe’s oldest universities. The city feels lively yet grounded, with red-brick streets, elegant piazzas and a food culture that shapes daily life.

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FAQs: Kraków to Florence

Travel to Florence 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 Florence.

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There are 2 options to travel between Kraków and Florence including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Florence is a coach with an average price of £103.

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

A coach is £263 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Florence costing on average £366.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 18m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Coach takes on average 22h 21m.

The Kraków to Florence distance is approximately 961 km.
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Florence is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 23 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kraków to Florence:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
  • Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket to go to Florence by coach.
  • Travel with Buzz, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Florence by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct coaches per day with Euroticket.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Buzz, Malta Air, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Kraków to Florence, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for stunning panoramic views of the city, visit the Accademia Gallery to admire Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market for local goods. Key sights include the Florence Cathedral with its impressive dome, the Uffizi Gallery with artworks by Botticelli and Michelangelo, the historic Ponte Vecchio, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the elegant Boboli Gardens.
To fully experience Florence, spending at least three days is ideal to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including visits to iconic sites such as the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.

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