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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Kraków is to fly which costs 160 zł - 700 zł and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Kraków is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs 250 zł - 1 200 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Kraków?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rzym and arriving at Kraków. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 23h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Kraków?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Krakow Glowny via Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf and Bohumin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.

How far is it from Rome to Kraków?

The distance between Rome and Kraków is 1134 km. The road distance is 1469.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Kraków without a car is to train which takes 18h 36m and costs 800 zł - 1 700 zł.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Rome to Kraków, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Kraków bus from?

Rome to Kraków bus services, operated by Miś Krosno, depart from Rzym station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Kraków train from?

Rome to Kraków train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Kraków?

The best way to get from Rome to Kraków is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs 160 zł - 700 zł. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 800 zł - 1 700 zł and takes 18h 36m, you could also bus, which costs 600 zł and takes 23h 30m.

Where does the Rome to Kraków bus arrive?

Rome to Kraków bus services, operated by Miś Krosno, arrive at Kraków station.

Where does the Rome to Kraków train arrive?

Rome to Kraków train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Rome to Kraków?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Kraków is 1470 km. It takes approximately 15h 40m to drive from Rome to Kraków.

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

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Where can I stay near Kraków?

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Rome to Kraków - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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Fly Fiumicino International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane FCO - KRK
5h 51m
zł 165–680
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bohumintrain Ec
4. Take the train from Bohumin to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
18h 36m
zł 806–1,618
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rzym to Krakówbus
23h 30m
zł 600
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Roma Tiburtina to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
22h 39m
zł 761–1,153
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane CIA - KRK
5h 42m
zł 259–1,155
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Katowice International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane FCO - KTW
2. Take a shuttle bus from Katowice Airport to Kraków Główny Stationshuttle
6h 42m
zł 212–952
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to OPOLE, SINDBAD Port,ul.JR Kowalczyków 56(Obr.Stalingrad)bus
2. Take the train from Opole Glowne to Krakow Glownytrain Ic / ...
27h 47m
zł 607–1,130
Drive 1,469.6 km
1. Drive from Rome to Krakówcar 1,469.6 km
15h 40m
zł 1,158–1,673

Rome to Kraków by train

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Distance: 1,134.4 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Kraków, Poland?

Ulendo Airlink, Wizz Air, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Krakow Glowny via Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, and Bohumin in around 18h 36m.

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Fly Fiumicino International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice

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Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice

Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Katowice International Airport

Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice

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Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice

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Train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestre

Train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestre

Train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestre

Train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbf

Train from Wien Hbf to Bohumin

Train from Bohumin to Krakow Glowny

Train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glowny

Train from Wien Hbf to Bohumin

Train from Bohumin to Krakow Glowny

Train from Bohumin to Krakow Glowny

Night train from Roma Tiburtina to Wien Hbf

Train from Opole Glowne to Krakow Glowny

Bus from Rzym to Kraków

Shuttle from Katowice Airport to Kraków Główny Station

Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to OPOLE, SINDBAD Port,ul.JR Kowalczyków 56(Obr.Stalingrad)

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