How to get to Lviv from Kraków

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Compare coach and train for Kraków to Lviv

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Lviv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a coach costs an average of £32.

Distance: 293 km

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£30

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Cheapest

£32

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£42

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4h 49m

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Fastest

4h 19m

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30m

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8h 15m

Average total duration

7h 45m

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30m

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3h 52m

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(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Lviv is a train with an average price of £30.

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

A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Kraków to Lviv costing on average £32.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Lviv is by train with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Lviv take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kraków and Lviv including taking a coach and train.
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 £30 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £13. The journey takes 4h 19m versus 3h 52m 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 Kraków to Lviv

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Euroticket
    21:456h35
    Kraków
    5:20Lviv
    £241One-way
    0 changes

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  • Euroticket
    21:456h35
    Kraków
    5:20Lviv
    £241One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Infobus0
    23:005h30
    Kraków
    5:30Lviv
    £341One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Euroticket
    21:007h20
    Kraków
    5:20Lviv
    £241One-way
    0 changes
  • Euroticket
    19:457h25
    Kraków
    4:10Lviv
    £241One-way
    0 changes
  • Euroticket
    19:108h00
    Kraków
    4:10Lviv
    £241One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Kraków to Lviv

Travel to Lviv 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 Lviv.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Kraków and Lviv including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Lviv is a train with an average price of £30.

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

A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Kraków to Lviv costing on average £32.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Lviv is by train with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Lviv take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 15m.

The Kraków to Lviv distance is approximately 293 km.
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Lviv is:
  • Around 158 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kraków to Lviv:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Lviv station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Kraków, Main Train Station and arrive in Lviv.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Lviv, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Bus Trans International, D.M.D. Group, East West Eurolines, Tur-Trans sp zoo, Ostapchuk FOP, Leon Pol Trans, Pan-Bus.net, Lev Trans, SVlines, Mandrivnyk Prykarpattia, FlixBus, Winew, LikeBus, Grand Bus, VIP Bonbus, TOV Tur-Trans-R, TocoBus, Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс, Efremeniuk A.L. FOP, Tour Ukraine, Royal Express s.r.o., LikeBus, Nasorokh TOV, Sansan Bus, BTA Bus, FOP Ravlyk, Golden Trans, Modultrans, KLR, Prosto Bus Plus, P-Trans, Orion Bus, Lev-Bus, Infobus, Tur-Trans, Autolux, LuxBus, Euroticket, Femelytrans to go to Lviv by coach.
  • Travel with RegioJet a.s. to go to Lviv by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kraków to Lviv:
  • 152 direct coaches per day with Bus Trans International, D.M.D. Group, East West Eurolines, Tur-Trans sp zoo, Ostapchuk FOP, Leon Pol Trans, Pan-Bus.net, Lev Trans, SVlines, Mandrivnyk Prykarpattia, FlixBus, Winew, LikeBus, Grand Bus, VIP Bonbus, TOV Tur-Trans-R, TocoBus, Pavluks-Trans, Павлюкс-Транс, Efremeniuk A.L. FOP, Tour Ukraine, Royal Express s.r.o., LikeBus, Nasorokh TOV, Sansan Bus, BTA Bus, FOP Ravlyk, Golden Trans, Modultrans, KLR, Prosto Bus Plus, P-Trans, Orion Bus, Lev-Bus, Infobus, Tur-Trans, Autolux, LuxBus, Euroticket, Femelytrans.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Lviv often also extend their vacation to go to Warsaw, Kyiv, Slavske, Odesa, Kharkiv. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lviv and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Kraków to Lviv, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Lviv, you can explore the Lviv National Art Gallery with its extensive art collection, visit the French classicism-inspired Potocki Palace, and experience traditional village life at Shevchenkivskyi Hai. Indulge in sweet treats at the Lviv Chocolate Factory and learn about brewing at the Lviv Brewery Museum. Don't miss the architectural beauty of the Lviv Opera House and the historic Rynok Square. Enjoy panoramic views from Lviv High Castle, admire the Armenian Cathedral's unique architecture, and stroll through the art-filled Lychakiv Cemetery.
To fully experience Lviv, including its historic Old Town, vibrant cultural scene, and unique culinary offerings, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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