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How to get fromKraków to Jēkabpilsby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train

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    1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane KRK - RIX
    2. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Plavinastrain train
    7h 57m
    $63–235

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain train
    2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Turmantastrain train 638 / ...
    3. Take the train from Daugavpils to Livanitrain train 801 / ...
    17h 32m
    $60–85

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Warszawa Centralnatrain train Eip / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warsaw Dworzec Centralny 04 to Riga Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Jēkabpils AObus bus
    18h 35m
    $92–336

  4. Drive 930 km

    1. Drive from Kraków to Jēkabpilscar car 930 km
    10h 41m
    $168–242

  5. Shuttle to Katowice International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Kraków Główny Station to Katowice Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane KTW - RIX
    3. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Plavinastrain train
    11h 18m
    $94–355

  6. Train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Warszawa Zachodniatrain train
    2. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane WAW - RIX
    3. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Plavinastrain train
    10h 7m
    $109–451

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus bus N1207
    2. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Jēkabpils AObus bus 7010 / ...
    19h 47m
    $114–189

Kraków to Jēkabpils by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 968.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Kraków, Poland and Jēkabpils, Latvia?

You can take a train from Kraków Główny to Jēkabpils AO via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Turmantas, Daugavpils, Livani, and Līvāni in around 17h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Jēkabpils AO via Rīgas SAO in around 19h 47m.

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