You can get from Prague to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
To get from Prague to Kraków on 24 May we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 243 miles (392 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | £10 - £90 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • £10 • 6 h 20 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £90 • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Eurowings or RegioJet a. S. |
Travel 243 miles (392 km) by coach, flight or train to Kraków from Prague. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as £10. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Flixbus, Eurowings or RegioJet a. S. Among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or flight from Prague to Kraków.
Travelling from Prague to Krakow comes with a lot of options. You can make the trip by plane, train, or bus quite easily, with a range of options to choose from that suits your budget and convenience. The fastest train will get you to Krakow in less than six hours, while just about three hours are enough for a flight. Or choose to take a scenic bus trip for as little as seven hours.
If you are running on a tight budget, don't worry, since there are plenty of affordable options to get from Prague to Krakow. Depending on when you buy your ticket, bus and train services can be similarly priced, even for direct journeys. Book well in advance and choose the time that works best for you.
The fastest way to travel to Kraków from Prague is by plane, with direct flights as fast as one hour and ten minutes from RyanAir, a European budget airline. This is also an attractive choice because tickets can be priced very low, almost competitively so with train and bus options. There are many airlines making the trip, but often they have connections outside. Even so, flights including a connection can be a quicker option, with travel times around three hours and 15 minutes.
Omio compiles information on all the available modes of transport and their respective costs for travelling from Prague to Kraków, so you can choose one that best suits you.
With many daily options from Prague to Krakow, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to train options. Several train service companies are on hand, but the fastest are RegioJet and Leo Express, which gets you to your destination in five hours and 45 minutes. Most services require a transfer, but these are usually quick and efficient. The trains depart at different times of the day, so you check out the timetables on Omio to pick one that suits your travel schedule. You will alight at Kraków Glowny or Dworzec Autobusowy, then take a bus or a taxi to the city centre.
There are many buses from Prague to Krakow that service the route daily. The fastest service is usually a seven-hour bus ride by FlixBus, which is often the cheapest option as well. InfoBus, Eurolines, EuroTicket, and more all provide daily buses on this route, allowing you plenty of flexibility in terms of departure and arrival times and price.
Airlines on this route include RyanAir, EuroWings, Air France, KLM, and LOT. The cheapest and fastest is RyanAir, taking just over an hour with a direct flight. LOT is also a good choice; with one transfer, it will take just over 3 hours to reach your destination. All depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) on the outskirts of the city, but few are direct flights. You can expect stopovers in Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, or France. From the arrival airport, John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice (KRK), you can easily get to Kraków city centre by bus or taxi.
Travel between Prague, Czechia and Kraków, Poland is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.
Conditions of entry into Poland:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Poland has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 15/05/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Prague to Kraków.
The restriction level for your return to Prague, Czechia from Poland is: Fully open.
Entry into Czechia is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Poland.
Conditions of reentry into Czechia:
You should observe these safety measures in Czechia as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Czechia was last checked on 15/05/2022. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Prague from Kraków closer to your date of departure here.
There are 3 ways to get from Prague to Kraków: coach, flight or train.
A train service offers the cheapest way to travel from Prague to Kraków, which costs on average £10.
This is compared to other ways of getting to Kraków:
A train is generally £10 less than a coach for the same route. A coach costs on average £20 from Prague to Kraków.
A train is about £79 less than a flight, which costs on average £90 for this trip.
The quickest way to travel to Kraków from Prague is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 7 h 20 min.
In comparison, getting to Kraków by train can take on average 6 h 20 min.
The distance between Prague and Kraków is around 243 miles (392 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Kraków is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Kraków from Prague as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Prague to Kraków:
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Yes, there are direct services available between Prague and Kraków with the following travel operators:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Kraków as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Prague and Kraków.
Before travelling from Prague to Kraków, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Prague to Kraków tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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