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ITWarsaw to Krakow Train & Bus Tickets
From Warsaw (Poland) to Krakow (Poland) · about 295 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Warsaw to Krakow, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €4.37 for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 13 Oct 2026) | €3.48 for travel on 13 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 3 h 01 min (36 journeys) | about 4 h 12 min (28 journeys) |
| Sold by | — | FlixBus |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Warsaw to Krakow: what to expect
Warsaw and Krakow are about 295 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Poland, so no border formalities are required. At 295 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Warsaw–Krakow tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €4.11, across 6 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Krakow
- Kraków's Main Market Square is the largest medieval market square in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Kraków is frequently known as the 'Polish Athens'. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Poland's most famous church bell, Zygmunt, is named after King Sigismund I and hangs in Kraków. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Warsaw to Krakow
How long does the journey from Warsaw to Krakow take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 3 h 01 min by train and about 4 h 12 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Warsaw to Krakow?
The lowest fare seen recently is €3.48 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 13 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €4.37. Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €4.11). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Warsaw to Krakow?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €4.37 and the lowest bus fare €3.48, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Warsaw to Krakow?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.