How to get to Kraków from Venice

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Compare train, coach and flight for Venice to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £83, while a flight costs an average of £357.

Distance: 766 km

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£357

Average Price

£165

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£83

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Cheapest

£146

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5h 30m

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3h 30m

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17h 38m

Average total duration

17h 8m

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30m

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17h 18m

Average total duration

16h 48m

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30m

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10h 50m

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2.3 - 4.6kg

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £83.

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

A coach is £82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Kraków costing on average £165.

A coach is £274 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Kraków costing on average £357.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Coach takes on average 17h 18m.

Train takes on average 17h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Venice 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 7h 20m sooner (3h 30m by flight vs 10h 50m by car). Tickets start at around £357 compared to roughly £146 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 Venice to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • BuzzFR 3038
    13:201h40
    Treviso Airport
    15:00John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £391One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • BuzzFR 3038
    13:201h40
    Treviso Airport
    15:00John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £391One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • BuzzFR 3038
    13:201h40
    Treviso Airport
    15:00John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £391One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:2515h05
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    13:30Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    £461One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    22:2518h45
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    17:10Kraków, Airport
    £531One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    0:5017h55
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    18:45Kraków, Airport
    £671One-way
    2 changes
  • KLMKL1630 · KL1327
    11:455h25
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    17:10John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £2081One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1634 · KL1331
    17:005h30
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    22:30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £2081One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1630 · KL1329
    11:456h45
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    18:30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £2081One-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: Venice 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 Venice to Kraków.

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There are 3 options to travel between Venice and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £83.

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

A coach is £82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Kraków costing on average £165.

A coach is £274 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Kraków costing on average £357.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Coach takes on average 17h 18m.

Train takes on average 17h 38m.

The Venice to Kraków distance is approximately 766 km.
The average frequency per day from Venice to Kraków is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 22 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice 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 Venice to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Kraków Główny.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with Trans Europa, FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket to go to Kraków by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways, Buzz, Edelweiss Air to go to Kraków by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with Trans Europa, FlixBus, Infobus, Euroticket.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Venice 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 Venice 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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