How to get to Balice from Rzeszów

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Compare coach, train and flight for Rzeszów to Balice

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rzeszów to Balice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a flight costs an average of £131.

Distance: 157 km

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3h 29m

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3h 47m

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Compare ways to travel from Rzeszów to Balice

Compare the available ways to get from Rzeszów to Balice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Rzeszów to Balice is a train with an average price of £11.

This is compared to other travel options from Rzeszów to Balice:

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Rzeszów to Balice costing on average £16.

A train is £120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rzeszów to Balice costing on average £131.

The fastest way to travel from Rzeszów to Balice is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Balice take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 29m.

Flight takes on average 3h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rzeszów and Balice including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £7. The journey takes 2h 59m versus 1h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Rzeszów to Balice

How to get to Balice from Rzeszów by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Rzeszów to Balice is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1022 (Přemyšl -> Prague)
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  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1022 (Přemyšl -> Prague)
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  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1022 (Přemyšl -> Prague)
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  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3810 · LO3923
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  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3804 · LO3907
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  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3804 · LO3923
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Best day trips from Balice by train

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

A view of Kraków

Day trip from Balice to Kraków by train

Why visit Kraków for the day?

Kraków is Poland’s former royal capital, known for its preserved Old Town, Wawel Castle and strong cultural life. Medieval streets, Kazimierz and wartime history give the city depth, while cafés and riverside walks keep it lively.

A view of Katowice

Day trip from Balice 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 Wieliczka

Day trip from Balice to Wieliczka by train

Why visit Wieliczka for the day?

Wieliczka near Kraków is best known for the historic Wieliczka Salt Mine and its underground chapels and chambers. Above ground, it feels like a calm small town with a traditional centre and deep mining heritage.

A view of Zakopane

Day trip from Balice to Zakopane by train

Why visit Zakopane for the day?

Zakopane is Poland’s best-known mountain town, sitting beneath the Tatra Mountains with a strong Góral identity. It is known for walking and skiing, wooden villas and the busy atmosphere of Krupówki Street.

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FAQs: Rzeszów to Balice

Travel to Balice 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 Rzeszów to Balice.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rzeszów and Balice including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rzeszów to Balice is a train with an average price of £11.

This is compared to other travel options from Rzeszów to Balice:

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Rzeszów to Balice costing on average £16.

A train is £120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rzeszów to Balice costing on average £131.

The fastest way to travel from Rzeszów to Balice is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Balice take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 29m.

Flight takes on average 3h 47m.

The Rzeszów to Balice distance is approximately 157 km.
The average frequency per day from Rzeszów to Balice is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 10 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rzeszów and Balice as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rzeszów to Balice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rzeszow Jasionka Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rzeszów Główny and arrive in Kraków Główny.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Rzeszów, Dworzec Lokalny and arrive in Kraków, Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rzeszów to Balice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with RegioJet a.s. to go to Balice by train.
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Balice by flight.
  • Travel with Neobus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Balice by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rzeszów to Balice with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s..
  • 10 direct coaches per day with Neobus, FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Rzeszów to Balice often also extend their vacation to go to Katowice, Lviv, Zakopane, Jasło, Wrocław. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Balice and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Rzeszów to Balice, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.

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