What's the distance between Warsaw and Krakow by coach?

The journey from Warsaw to Krakow by coach covers an approximate distance of 157 miles (253 km).

How can I get from Warsaw to Krakow without driving?

You can reach Krakow from Warsaw by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Warsaw to Krakow from £1 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Warsaw to Krakow on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Zachodnia	4h 20m	22:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:50	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 45m	22:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 50m	12:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:20	Zachodnia	8h 5m	17:25	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	15:50	Zachodnia	6h 45m	22:35	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Next departures from Warsaw to Krakow on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:50	Zachodnia	4h	19:50	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:50	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 45m	22:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	00:20	Warsaw Chopin Airport	4h 10m	04:30	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:45	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 50m	12:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Zachodnia	5h 55m	11:55	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Next departures from Warsaw to Krakow on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:50	Zachodnia	4h	19:50	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:50	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 45m	22:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	00:20	Warsaw Chopin Airport	4h 10m	04:30	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:45	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 50m	12:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	19:50	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 50m	23:40	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Warsaw to Krakow on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Zachodnia	4h 10m	23:40	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Zachodnia	3h 35m	10:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	00:20	Warsaw Chopin Airport	4h 10m	04:30	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:45	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 50m	12:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40	Warsaw Chopin Airport	4h 5m	14:45	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Warsaw to Krakow on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20	Zachodnia	4h 5m	16:25	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	07:00	Zachodnia	3h 35m	10:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	00:20	Warsaw Chopin Airport	4h 10m	04:30	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:45	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 50m	12:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40	Warsaw Chopin Airport	4h 5m	14:45	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Warsaw to Krakow on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Zachodnia	3h 35m	10:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:20	Warsaw Chopin Airport	4h 10m	04:30	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:45	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 50m	12:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40	Warsaw Chopin Airport	4h 5m	14:45	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:55	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 50m	20:45	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Warsaw to Krakow on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:20	Zachodnia	4h 15m	12:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:50	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 45m	22:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	00:20	Warsaw Chopin Airport	4h 10m	04:30	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:45	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 50m	12:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:40	Warsaw Chopin Airport	4h 5m	14:45	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Warsaw to Krakow on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:50	Zachodnia	4h	19:50	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	18:50	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 45m	22:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	00:20	Warsaw Chopin Airport	4h 10m	04:30	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:45	Warsaw Chopin Airport	3h 50m	12:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:20	Zachodnia	8h 5m	17:25	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Warsaw to Krakow

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Krakow. The journey takes about 3 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

3h 31mAverage duration

156 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£4 - £96	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £16	Average duration3h 31m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £35	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users have noted that the driver and conductor maintained orderliness during their journey. However, there were some concerns regarding a lack of seat allocations and difficulties in communication for non-EU travelers due to language barriers. Additionally, passengers experienced discomfort as the bus became stuffy without any means to alleviate it.

Flixbus Warsaw Krakow recent customer reviews

No support for non EU Traveller, language problem. Try to employ polish that speaks fluent English to bridge the gap. Driver and conductor were orderly

Lawal A.

18 April 2025

I was less satisfied on this occasion. No seat allocations were made. The bus got very stuffy and hot and there was no way to address this situation.

Peter L.

30 October 2024

No wifi at all.Toilets was so dirty & no water at all.

Ana P.

20 August 2024

PL Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Warsaw and Krakow?

Stops in Warsaw

A - Zachodnia

B - Warsaw Chopin Airport

C - Warszawa Zachodnia

D - Centralna

E - Centalny

F - Wschodnia

Stops in Krakow

A - Krakow Airport

B - Kraków MDA Bus Station

C - Cracovie

D - Stacja Benzynowa

E - Stacja paliw BP

F - Plac Inwalidow

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Warsaw to Krakow

What's the distance between Warsaw and Krakow by coach?
The journey from Warsaw to Krakow by coach covers an approximate distance of 157 miles (253 km).
How can I get from Warsaw to Krakow without driving?
You can reach Krakow from Warsaw by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£28

17/11

£15

Today

£8

19/11

£7

20/11

£7

21/11

£7

22/11

£7

23/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Warsaw to Krakow was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Warsaw to Krakow as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £7 to £37 for a bus ticket from Warsaw to Krakow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-11-19.