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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Kraków is to train which costs 90 zł - 600 zł and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Kraków is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs 170 zł - 900 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Kraków?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague and arriving at Krakow, MDA Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Kraków?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Krakow Glowny. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Prague to Kraków?

The distance between Prague and Kraków is 499 km. The road distance is 463.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Kraków without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs 90 zł - 600 zł.

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

The train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Krakow Glowny takes 6h 2m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Prague to Kraków bus from?

Prague to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prague station.

Where do I catch the Prague to Kraków train from?

Prague to Kraków train services, operated by LEO Express, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train, bus or fly from Prague to Kraków?

The best way to get from Prague to Kraków is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs 90 zł - 600 zł. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 170 zł - 900 zł and takes 4h 51m, you could also bus, which costs 210 zł - 230 zł and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Prague to Kraków bus arrive?

Prague to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where does the Prague to Kraków train arrive?

Prague to Kraków train services, operated by LEO Express, arrive at Krakow Glowny station.

Can I drive from Prague to Kraków?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Kraków is 463 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Prague to Kraków.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Kraków?

There are 5443+ hotels available in Kraków.

Prague to Kraków - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Prague to Kraków by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Krakow Glownytrain 411 / ...
6h 2m
zł 90–600
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Katowicebus
2. Take the train from Katowice to Krakow Glownytrain Ic / ...
7h 4m
zł 180–206
Drive 463.3 km
1. Drive from Prague to Krakówcar 463.3 km
5h 27m
zł 324–468
Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane PRG - KRK
4h 51m
zł 178–873
Bus
1. Take the bus from Prague to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus N1310 / ...
7h 10m
zł 210–230
Fly to Katowice International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane PRG - KTW
2. Take a shuttle bus from Katowice Airport to Kraków Główny Stationshuttle
8h 27m
zł 475–1,195
Fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane PRG - WAW
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Krakow Glownytrain
6h 49m
zł 373–1,188
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Praha ÚAN Florenc to MDA dworzec autobusowyshuttle Eurobusways
6h
zł 290–490

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Distance: 499.4 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

LEO Express operates a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Krakow Glowny twice daily. Tickets cost zł 90–140 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) twice daily.

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How to get fromPrague to Krakówby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Prague to Kraków by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Train

Bus, train

Drive 463.3 km

Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice

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Fly to Katowice International Airport, shuttle

Fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train

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