How to get to Kraków from Madrid

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Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £150 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.1 - 5.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £150, while a flight costs an average of £301.

Distance: 2126 km

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£301

Average Price

£150

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Cheapest

£394

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6h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 33m

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41h 2m

Average total duration

40h 32m

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30m

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27h 20m

Average total duration

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6.4 - 12.8kg

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2.1 - 5.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £150.

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

A coach is £151 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Kraków costing on average £301.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Coach takes on average 41h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 22h 47m sooner (4h 33m by flight vs 27h 20m by car) and save roughly £93 compared to fuel and tolls (£301 vs £394). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Madrid to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • RyanairFR 5356
    5:453h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £601One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 5356
    5:453h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £601One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 5356
    5:453h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £601One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    15:5546h35
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    14:30Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    £1301One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:5040h40
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:30Kraków, Airport
    £1341One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:4044h40
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    13:20Kraków, Airport
    £1361One-way
    2 changes
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO2162
    20:353h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    23:55John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £1501One-way
    0 changes
  • KLMKL1504 · KL1329
    13:055h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    18:30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £1651One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1502 · KL1327
    10:256h45
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    17:10John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £1651One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Madrid 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 Madrid to Kraków.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £150.

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

A coach is £151 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Kraków costing on average £301.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Coach takes on average 41h 2m.

The Madrid to Kraków distance is approximately 2126 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Kraków is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 12 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket, KLR to go to Kraków by coach.
  • Travel with Buzz, Ryanair, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Europa, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Luxair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Kraków by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct coaches per day with Infobus, Euroticket, KLR.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair, Lot Polish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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 Madrid 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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