Rome2Rio

How to get fromHelsinki to Krakówby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or ferry

Find Transport to Kraków

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Helsinki to Kraków by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Helsinki Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane plane HEL - KRK
    5h 47m
    zł 342–980

  2. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane plane TLL - KRK
    8h 5m
    zł 289–998

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus bus N1205 / ...
    2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Krakow Glownytrain train Eip / ...
    21h 25m
    zł 471–869

  4. Bus, train via Vilnius

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn Harbourbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tallinn to Vilniustrain train 12
    3. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Białystokbus bus
    4. Take the train from Bialystok to Warszawa Centralnatrain train Ic
    5. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Krakow Glownytrain train Eip / ...
    25h 33m
    zł 434–896

  5. Drive  3,658.2 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Krakówcar car 3,658.2 km
    38h 57m
    zł 3,017–4,357

  6. Fly Helsinki Airport to Katowice International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane plane HEL - KTW
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Katowice Airport to Kraków Główny Stationshuttle bus
    8h 13m
    zł 539–1,702

  7. Fly Helsinki Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane plane HEL - WAW
    2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Krakow Glownytrain train
    7h 8m
    zł 437–1,245

  8. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane plane TLL - KTW
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Katowice Airport to Kraków Główny Stationshuttle bus
    10h 26m
    zł 456–1,320

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus bus N1207
    25h 5m
    zł 550–850

Helsinki to Kraków by bus and train

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticketzł 471Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Helsinki to Kraków.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,223.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kraków, Poland?

Finnair, LOT, and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Krakow, MDA Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost zł 550–850 and the journey takes 25h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Poland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There