How to get to Kraków from Stockholm

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Compare coach, train and flight for Stockholm to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £125 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £125, while a flight costs an average of £275.

Distance: 1038 km

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Driving

£275

Average Price

£184

Average Price

£125

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Cheapest

£364

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 27m

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2h 0m

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22h 5m

Average total duration

21h 35m

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30m

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27h 49m

Average total duration

27h 19m

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30m

Additional time*

19h 8m

Average total duration

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3.1 - 6.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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1.0 - 2.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £125.

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

A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Kraków costing on average £184.

A coach is £151 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Kraków costing on average £275.

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 27m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 22h 5m.

Coach takes on average 27h 49m.

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

You'll arrive about 15h 41m sooner (3h 27m by flight vs 19h 8m by car) and save roughly £89 compared to fuel and tolls (£275 vs £364). 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 Stockholm to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • BuzzFR 4626
    9:251h55
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    11:20John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £451One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • BuzzFR 4626
    9:251h55
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    11:20John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £451One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83807
    11:301h50
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    13:20John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £1001One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SJX2 523+Deutsche BahnR 1071 · ECE 397 · ICE 873
    7:2223h11
    Stockholm Central Station
    6:33Kraków Główny
    £1171One-way
    5 changes
  • SJX2 519+Deutsche BahnR 1051 · IC 843 · IC 5761
    5:2225h11
    Stockholm Central Station
    6:33Kraków Główny
    £1171One-way
    7 changes
  • SJX2 521+Deutsche BahnR 1059 · ECE 395 · ICE 2075
    6:2024h13
    Stockholm Central Station
    6:33Kraków Główny
    £1251One-way
    4 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:5527h25
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    13:20Kraków, Airport
    £1061One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:5527h55
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    13:50Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    £1281One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:2530h35
    Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    6:00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    £1341One-way
    2 changes
  • BuzzFR 4635
    23:001h55
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    0:55John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £751One-way
    0 changes
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO456 · LO3905
    7:406h35
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    14:15John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £1201One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO456 · LO3919
    7:408h05
    Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    15:45John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £1201One-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: Stockholm 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 Stockholm to Kraków.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Stockholm and Kraków including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £125.

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

A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Kraków costing on average £184.

A coach is £151 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Kraków costing on average £275.

The fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 27m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 22h 5m.

Coach takes on average 27h 49m.

The Stockholm to Kraków distance is approximately 1038 km.
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Kraków is:
  • Around 71 flights per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Kraków 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 Stockholm to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Kraków Główny.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Stockholm, Cityterminalen and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stockholm to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SJ, Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, TAP Portugal, Ryanair, Buzz, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet to go to Kraków by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Stockholm to Kraków:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Stockholm 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 Stockholm to Kraków, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train 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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