How to get from Prague to Kraków
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Prague to Kraków by price and travel time.
- 393 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 50m
- 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 50m
1 transfer
Flight
€182
Cheapest
6h 40m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Kraków. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 393 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
393 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €167Checked Oct 18 | 3h1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €45Reading date not recorded | 7h 29m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€167Checked Oct 183h · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€45Reading date not recorded7h 29m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague to Kraków: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Prague → Viennaflight
Austrian Airlines·50m - 2Vienna → KrakówflightAustrian Airlines·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Prague to Kraków
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:35 and the last at 22:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 00:35 | 22:05 |
| Leo Expresstrain | 8 | 01:17 | 21:48 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:35
- 01:20
- 02:20
- 03:20
- 07:40
- 07:55
- 08:10
- 09:05
- 10:15
- 13:10
- 15:40
- 21:45
- 22:05
All departuresLeo Express
- 01:17
- 06:08
- 08:23
- 10:08
- 12:23
- 14:08
- 21:23
- 21:48
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure 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.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
Austrian AirlinesPrague-Vienna, Vienna-KrakówSee live options and dates →
FlixBusPraha hlavní nádraží-Kraków, Ostrava-KrakówBook →
LOT Polish AirlinesPrague-Warsaw, Warsaw-KrakówSee live options and dates →České dráhy, a.s.Praha hlavní nádraží-OstravaBook →On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, LOT Polish Airlines, České dráhy, a.s.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Kraków works
Start with a Austrian Airlines flight from Prague to Kraków, connecting in Vienna, about 3h. In total it's roughly €167 over 3h, 1 transfer.
Prague to Kraków: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Kraków?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Prague to Kraków?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:35 and the last at 22:05, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Kraków?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 00:35 and 22:05.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Kraków leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Prague to Kraków?
The first train with Leo Express leaves at 01:17 and the last at 21:48, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Prague to Kraków?
8 a day with Leo Express, between 01:17 and 21:48.
Which station does the train from Prague to Kraków leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with Leo Express, according to the published timetable.
How far is Kraków from Prague?
About 393 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Kraków cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €9 to €27. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Prague to Kraków?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 3h in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Prague to Kraków?
About 3h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Prague and Kraków?
Prague is PRG and Kraków is KRK, so this route is usually written PRG to KRK.
Which operators run Prague to Kraków?
On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, LOT Polish Airlines, České dráhy, a.s..
Can you get from Prague to Kraków without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague 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: Austrian Airlines
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026