How to get from Barcelona to Kraków
- 1677 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
40h 25m
2 transfers
Bus + Train
€136
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Kraków. The most useful door-to-door route takes 40h 25m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1677 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
1677 km
Barcelona to Kraków: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → Mestrebus
FlixBus·17h 20m - 2Mestre → KatowicebusFlixBus·13h 10m
- 3Katowice → KrakówtrainPKP Intercity·1h 03m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Barcelona to Kraków
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€25Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 35h 15m€115Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Kraków works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Barcelona to Mestre, about 17h 20m. Transfer in Mestre and continue by FlixBus bus on to Katowice (13h 10m). Transfer in Katowice and continue by PKP Intercity train on to Kraków (1h 3m). In total it's roughly €136 over 40h 25m, 2 transfers.
Barcelona to Kraków: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Kraków?
The most useful route takes about 40h 25m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Barcelona to Kraków?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Barcelona to Kraków?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Kraków from Barcelona?
About 1677 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Kraków cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €136. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Barcelona to Kraków?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Barcelona to Kraków without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 35h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Kraków?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, PKP Intercity
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026