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You can get from Kraków to Warsaw by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Kraków to Warsaw on 29 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information to Warsaw from Kraków
 | Distance | 155 miles (250 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Coach or flight |
 | Ticket price range | £10 - £29 |
 | Cheapest mode | Coach • £10 • 3 h 55 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • £29 • 55 min |
 | Popular travel companies | PKS Polonus or Lot Polish Airlines |
Take a coach or flight to travel 155 miles (250 km) from Kraków to Warsaw. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £10. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are PKS Polonus or Lot Polish Airlines among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Kraków to Warsaw.
How to Travel from Krakow to Warsaw
Travelling between Krakow and the Polish capital can take as little as 50 minutes, and visitors can choose among three transportation methods; bus, plane, and railway. Krakow is known for its well-preserved historic centre and for the imposing buildings that line Market Square and Florianska Street, whereas the main sights and attractions in Warsaw include the Old Town, the Royal Castle, and Lazienski Park.
Train: Train travel between Krakow and Warsaw is available more than 20 times per day. PKP Intercity operates direct trains at least every 2 hours, and twice per hour at peak times. Journey time goes from 3 hours to 4 hours and 20 minutes. Trains depart from Krakow Glowny and the arrival station is Warsaw Central.
Bus: The bus trip between these Polish cities is operated by Polski Bus, which runs coaches from the early morning until well after midnight. The trip lasts approximately 5 hours and the departure and arrival stations are Krakow Dworzec and Warsaw Metro Mlociny respectively.
Flight: LOT Airlines runs at least 6 direct flights per day between Krakow and Warsaw, starting early in the morning and departing every 2 - 3 hours until the late evening. Flight time is a mere 50 minutes from take off at John Paul II International - Krakow until landing at Warsaw Chopin airport.
Travelling from Krakow to Warsaw: Travel Tips
- What is the cheapest way to travel from Krakow to Warsaw? Buses, since a single ticket costs as little as 4 Euros per person.
- What is the fastest way to travel from Krakow to Warsaw? Planes take 50 minutes to connect both cities and are the fastest way to travel.
Travel Tips: Travel from Kraków to Warsaw
What are my travel options from Kraków to Warsaw?
There are 2 travel options from Kraków to Warsaw: coach or flight.
What is the cheapest way from Kraków to Warsaw?
The cheapest way from Kraków to Warsaw is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £10 compared to other travel options to Warsaw:
A coach is £19 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Warsaw costing on average £29.
What is the fastest way to get from Kraków to Warsaw?
The fastest way from Kraków to Warsaw is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.
Other travel options to Warsaw from Kraków can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by coach can take 3 h 55 min on average.
What is the distance from Kraków to Warsaw?
The distance between Kraków and Warsaw is around 155 miles (250 km).
Where do I depart from Kraków? Where do I arrive in Warsaw?
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Kraków to Warsaw:
- Most travellers take a coach from Kraków, Prokocim Szpital to Bus station Warsaw-Wschodnia, Kyivska street; house 20.
- Most travellers who purchase a plane ticket from Kraków to Warsaw depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Warsaw Chopin Airport.
Which travel companies can take me from Kraków to Warsaw?
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Warsaw, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- PKS Polonus can get you to Warsaw by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with PKS Polonus from Kraków to Warsaw for £10 on Omio.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Warsaw by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lot Polish Airlines Kraków to Warsaw tickets on Omio for £29.
Where should I go next after I travel to Warsaw from Kraków?
How far in advance should I book tickets to Warsaw from Kraków online to get the best deals?
When planning your trip between Kraków and Warsaw, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Coach tickets are costing on average £10 one way.
- Plane tickets are costing on average £29 one way.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Kraków to Warsaw online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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