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There are 7 ways to get from Kraków to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane KRK - BBU
    4h 46m
    $35–235

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N1382
    22h 45m
    $120–190

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Bohumintrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Bohumin to Breclavtrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Breclav to Wien Hbftrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    23h 56m
    $290–534

  4. Drive  976.2 km

    1. Drive from Kraków to Bucharestcar car 976.2 km
    14h 40m
    $156–225

  5. Fly John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane KRK - OTP
    7h 3m
    $74–254

  6. Shuttle to Katowice International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Kraków Główny Station to Katowice Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane KTW - OTP
    8h 9m
    $83–273

  7. Train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Warszawa Zachodniatrain train
    2. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane WAW - OTP
    7h 13m
    $89–312

Kraków to Bucharest by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Kraków, Poland and Bucharest, Romania?

Wizz Air and Ryanair fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to București, Autogara Militari once daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 22h 45m.

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