How to get from Prague to Kraków

Travel from Prague, Czechia to Kraków, Poland is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Kraków from Prague restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Kraków, Poland from Prague?

Entry Requirements:

• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 8 in quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Kraków, Poland?

The government of Poland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 21/07/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Prague to Kraków closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Prague, Czechia from Poland is: Fully open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Czechia from Poland?

Entry into Czechia is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Poland.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Czechia from Poland?

Requirements for reentering Czechia:

• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Czechia?

All travellers must abide by the following measures in Czechia to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Prague, Czechia was last verified on 21/07/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Prague from Kraków.

There are 3 ways to get from Prague to Kraków: flight, coach or train.

The distance from Prague to Kraków is approximately 243 miles (392 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Prague to Kraków:

• Most travellers catch their flight from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Most travellers board their coach from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží and arrive in Kraków, Jubilat.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lot Polish Airlines for flights to Kraków. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lot Polish Airlines Prague to Kraków tickets on Omio for £120.
• Travel with Flixbus for coaches to Kraków. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Prague to Kraków tickets on Omio for £16.
• Travel with Leo Express for trains to Kraków. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Leo Express Prague to Kraków tickets on Omio for £17.

Yes, there are direct routes from Prague to Kraków with the following travel companies:

• You can find direct coaches to take to Kraków with Ams_easttrans, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Agat or Sindbad.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Kraków tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase tickets for this trip.

Before travelling from Prague to Kraków, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a plane ticket for this journey is £120 one way on average.
• The price of a coach ticket is £16 one way on average for this route.
• The price of a train ticket is £17 one way on average for this trip.

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.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Prague to Kraków. Tickets for a coach cost on average £16.

This is compared to other travel options to Kraków:

A coach is generally £103 less than a flight for the same route. A flight costs on average £120 from Prague to Kraków.

A coach is generally £1 less than a train for the same journey. A train costs on average £17 from Prague to Kraków.

The fastest way to get to Kraków from Prague is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Kraków that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Kraków by coach can take on average 7 h 40 min.

In comparison, getting to Kraków by train can take on average 6 h 34 min.