What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków Old Town to Prague?

The cheapest way to get from Kraków Old Town to Prague is to rideshare which costs 524 Kč and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kraków Old Town to Prague?

The fastest way to get from Kraków Old Town to Prague is to fly and subway which takes 4h 10m and costs 850 Kč - 4 300 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Kraków Old Town and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Krakow, MDA Bus Station station and arriving at Praha, ÚAN Florenc. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Kraków Old Town and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Kraków Old Town to Prague?

The distance between Kraków Old Town and Prague is 501 km. The road distance is 474.2 km.

How do I travel from Kraków Old Town to Prague without a car?

The best way to get from Kraków Old Town to Prague without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs 700 Kč - 7 000 Kč.

How long does it take to get from Kraków Old Town to Prague?

The train from Krakow Glowny to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi takes 5h 37m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Kraków Old Town to Prague bus from?

Kraków Old Town to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kraków Old Town to Prague train from?

Kraków Old Town to Prague train services, operated by LEO Express, depart from Krakow Glowny station.

Train or bus from Kraków Old Town to Prague?

The best way to get from Kraków Old Town to Prague is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs 700 Kč - 7 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus via Krakow, MDA Bus Station, which costs 850 Kč - 1 500 Kč and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Kraków Old Town to Prague bus arrive?

Kraków Old Town to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Kraków Old Town to Prague train arrive?

Kraków Old Town to Prague train services, operated by LEO Express, arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Kraków Old Town to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Kraków Old Town to Prague is 474 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Kraków Old Town to Prague.

How do I get a train ticket from Kraków Old Town to Prague?

Book your Kraków Old Town to Prague train tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kraków Old Town to Prague?

Book your Kraków Old Town to Prague bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Prague?

There are 4612+ hotels available in Prague.

Can I share a ride from Kraków Old Town to Prague?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kraków Old Town and Prague. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Kraków Old Town to Prague - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 9 ways to get from Kraków Old Town to Prague by train, bus, rideshare, plane, subway, car, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain 410 / ...
5h 53m
Kč 700–7,000
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Krakow to Praguerideshare 473.7 km
6h 31m
Kč 524
Bus via Krakow, MDA Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N1316 / ...
7h 19m
Kč 850–1,500
Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, subway
1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane KRK - PRG
2. Take the subway from Nádraží Veleslavín to Staroměstskásubway
4h 10m
Kč 883–4,219
Train via Ostrava
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Bohumintrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bohumin to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ec
6h 15m
Kč 675–7,305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kraków to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 17m
Drive 474.2 km
1. Drive from Kraków Old Town to Praguecar 474.2 km
5h 17m
Kč 1,737–2,509
Shuttle to Katowice International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Kraków Główny Station to Katowice Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane KTW - PRG
7h 38m
Kč 1,800–6,028
Train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
2. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane WAW - PRG
6h 43m
Kč 2,021–8,574

Kraków Old Town to Prague by foot and train

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Distance: 500.8 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Kraków Old Town, Lesser Poland and Prague, Czechia?

LEO Express operates a train from Krakow Glowny to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi every 4 hours. Tickets cost Kč 750–1,200 and the journey takes 5h 37m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc every 3 hours. Tickets cost Kč 900–1,500 and the journey takes 7h. Two other operators also service this route.

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