How to get to Kraków from Rome

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Compare train, coach and flight for Rome to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £114 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £114, while a flight costs an average of £331.

Distance: 1074 km

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£331

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£114

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£299

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5h 44m

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3h 44m

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25h 56m

Average total duration

25h 26m

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15h 32m

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The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £114.

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

A coach is £217 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Kraków costing on average £331.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 44m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Coach takes on average 25h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 48m sooner (3h 44m by flight vs 15h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £331 compared to roughly £299 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Rome to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Wizz AirW62032
    15:502h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    18:00John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £511One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Wizz AirW62032
    15:502h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    18:00John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £511One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • BuzzFR 82
    20:152h00
    Rome Ciampino Airport
    22:15John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £541One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:2028h50
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    17:10Kraków, Airport
    £1021One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:2025h10
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    13:30Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    £1041One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:4528h25
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    17:10Kraków, Airport
    £1061One-way
    2 changes
  • Wizz AirW62062
    21:252h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    23:35John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £601One-way
    0 changes
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO2142
    13:002h05
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    15:05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £1651One-way
    0 changes
  • Austrian AirlinesAZ7552 · AZ5094
    8:555h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    14:05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £1711One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Kraków by train

The most popular day trips by train from Kraków are Warsaw, Zakopane, Katowice, Wrocław and Rzeszów. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Kraków on Omio.

A view of Warsaw

Day trip from Kraków to Warsaw by train

Why visit Warsaw for the day?

Warsaw is Poland’s capital, known for its reconstructed Old Town and a skyline that reflects decades of change. Its mix of royal heritage, wartime memory and modern city life gives it a resilient, energetic character.

A view of Katowice

Day trip from Kraków to Katowice by train

Why visit Katowice for the day?

Katowice is a Silesian city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. Former mining sites now frame museums, music venues and bold public spaces.

A view of Wrocław

Day trip from Kraków to Wrocław by train

Why visit Wrocław for the day?

Wrocław is known for its handsome market square, island churches and the bronze gnomes dotted across the city. Built on the Oder and linked by many bridges, it feels youthful and relaxed while reflecting a layered Central European history.

A view of Rzeszów

Day trip from Kraków to Rzeszów by train

Why visit Rzeszów for the day?

Rzeszów is a compact regional capital in south-eastern Poland, known for its market square, universities and aviation links. The old town and modern business districts give it a youthful, practical feel.

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FAQs: Rome 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 Rome to Kraków.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £114.

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

A coach is £217 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Kraków costing on average £331.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 44m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Coach takes on average 25h 56m.

The Rome to Kraków distance is approximately 1074 km.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Kraków is:
  • Around 56 flights per day.
  • Around 15 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome 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 Rome to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Kraków, Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Amelia, Malta Air, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Buzz to go to Kraków by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket, Sindbad to go to Kraków by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Wizz Air, Buzz.
  • 0 direct coaches per day with Euroticket, Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Rome 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 Rome 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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