There are 10 ways to get from Turkey to Kraków by plane, bus, night train, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Cukurova
best- Fly from Cukurova (COV) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane COV - KRK
6h 52mzł 610–1,540Fly from Konya Airport
cheapest- Fly from Konya Airport (KYA) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane KYA - KRK
9h 19mzł 381–1,624Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ivano-Frankivskbus Gns-02
- Take the bus from Ivano Frankivsk to Krakowbus Kyiv-Olawa / ...
28h 43mzł 413–575Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bohumintrain Ec
- Take the train from Bohumin to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
36h 48mzł 555–1,017Drive 1,697.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Krakówcar 1,697.7 km
17h 32mzł 980–1,415Fly from Istanbul Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane IST - KRK
6h 31mzł 395–1,115Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane ESB - KRK
6h 32mzł 420–1,120Fly from Antalya Airport
- Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane AYT - KRK
6h 53mzł 460–1,311Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane ADB - KRK
8hzł 452–1,212Bus via Bucharest
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus N1382
35h 23mzł 743–1,123
Cukurova (COV) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Kraków is to bus which costs 410 zł - 600 zł and takes 28h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to Kraków is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs 390 zł - 1 200 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Kraków. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Krakow via İstanbul Esenler bus station and Ivano Frankivsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Krakow Glowny via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Bohumin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 48m.
The distance between Turkey and Kraków is 1956 km. The road distance is 1697.7 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to Kraków without a car is to bus which takes 28h 43m and costs 410 zł - 600 zł.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Turkey to Kraków, including transfers.
Turkey to Kraków bus services, operated by Gunsel, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Turkey to Kraków train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Turkey to Kraków is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs 600 zł - 1 600 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 410 zł - 600 zł and takes 28h 43m.
What companies run services between Turkey and Kraków, Poland?
Turkish Airlines, LOT, and four other airlines fly from Cukurova (COV) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to Krakow via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İstanbul Esenler bus station, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Ivano Frankivsk in around 28h 43m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Cukurova to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 490–2,100
Flights from Istanbul Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 360–1,400
Flights from Istanbul Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 360–1,400
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 400–1,700
Flights from Antalya Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 430–1,800
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 440–1,900
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- zł 360–1,400
Flights from Konya Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- zł 550–2,500
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Cukurova to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- zł 600–2,100
Flights from Istanbul Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 360–1,400
Flights from Istanbul Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 360–1,400
Flights from Antalya Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- zł 500–1,800
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 550–1,900
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- zł 330–1,700
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Cukurova to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- zł 350–1,700
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- zł 260–1,400
Flights from Antalya Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 290–1,500
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 350–1,100
Flights from Antalya Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 490–1,100
Flights from Konya Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Sabiha Gokcen, Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 370–1,600
- Website
- sunexpress.com
Flights from Cukurova to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Antalya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- zł 410–1,500
Flights from Antalya Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- zł 430–1,100
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Cukurova to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 600–1,900
Flights from Cukurova to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- zł 500–1,700
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- zł 330–1,700
Flights from Konya Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 750–2,300
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Podgorica
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 290–1,500
Flights from Konya Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- zł 650–2,800
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- zł 40–116
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- zł 40–60
- 1st Class
- zł 45–60
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- zł 350–380
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Wien Hbf to Bohumin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- zł 314
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Bohumin to Krakow Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 186
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Bohumin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- zł 130–240
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Phone
- +420 220 311 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Bohumin to Krakow Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 30–45
- Website
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Bohumin to Krakow Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 65–100
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- Phone
- +380 (93) 320-44-44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gunsel
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ivano-Frankivsk
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- zł 280–360
- Website
- Gunsel
- Phone
- +380(67)-484-57-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pavluks Trans
Bus from Ivano Frankivsk to Krakow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 130–210
- Website
- Pavluks Trans
- Schedules at
- Pavluks Trans
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 240–370
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Krakow, MDA Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 500–750
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Turkey to Kraków bus services, operated by Gunsel, arrive at Ivano-Frankivsk station.
Kraków is 2h behind Turkey. It is currently 6:59 AM in Turkey and 4:59 AM in Kraków.
Turkey to Kraków train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Kraków is 1698 km. It takes approximately 17h 32m to drive from Turkey to Kraków.
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