What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Kraków to Zurich is to fly and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 200 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kraków to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Kraków to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Kraków and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kraków and arriving at Zürich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kraków and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

How far is it from Kraków to Zurich?

The distance between Kraków and Zurich is 899 km. The road distance is 1102.1 km.

How do I travel from Kraków to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Kraków to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 14h 18m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 230.

How long does it take to get from Kraków to Zurich?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Kraków to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Zurich bus from?

Kraków to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Zurich train from?

Kraków to Zurich train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.

Train, bus or fly from Kraków to Zurich?

The best way to get from Kraków to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 230 and takes 14h 18m, you could also bus via Munich, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 150 and takes 17h 34m.

Where does the Kraków to Zurich bus arrive?

Kraków to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Kraków to Zurich train arrive?

Kraków to Zurich train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kraków to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Kraków to Zurich is 1102 km. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Kraków to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Kraków to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kraków to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane KRK - ZRH
4h 32m
CHF 95–238
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Basel (BSL)plane KRK - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 51m
CHF 53–198
Train
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
14h 18m
CHF 141–221
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus N899 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
17h 34m
CHF 92–146
Drive 1,102.1 km
1. Drive from Kraków to Zurichcar 1,102.1 km
11h 42m
CHF 212–306
Train via Ostrava
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Bohumintrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bohumin to Wien Hbftrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
14h 18m
CHF 125–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kraków to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
20h 26m
CHF 135–145

Kraków to Zurich by train

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Distance: 899.2 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Kraków, Poland and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Zuerich Hb via Wien Hbf in around 14h 18m.

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