The distance between Antwerp and Kraków is around 1,274km (792 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Antwerp to Kraków by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kraków → Antwerp if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bruxelles-Nord, Koeln Hbf, Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin then Wroclaw Glowny and then to Krakow Glowny.
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Take the bus to Kraków.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Antwerp to Kraków by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 265 ($55) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 1,100 ($230).
The distance between Antwerp and Kraków is around 1,274km (792 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,101km (684 miles)
It takes around 19hrs to get from Antwerp and Kraków by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Antwerp to Kraków is to drive which takes around 11hrs and will set you back approx PLN 1,100 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Antwerp and Kraków, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 265 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Antwerp and Kraków. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Antwerp to Kraków. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bruxelles-Nord, Koeln Hbf, Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin and Wroclaw Glowny. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.
Belgian Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and PKP Intercity run train services between Antwerp and Kraków. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Antwerp and Kraków. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Antwerp and Kraków with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 19hrs.
Sindbad and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Antwerp and Kraków. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antwerp to Kraków. We recommend that you take the bus to Kraków. instead which will take 19hrs.
The closest major airport to Kraków is John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) (KRK) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Kraków. Katowice International Airport (KTW) (KTW) and Rzeszow International Airport (RZE) (RZE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Antwerp and Kraków. The distance is around 1,274km (792 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antwerp to Kraków is to take the bus which takes, on average, 19hrs and will usually cost around PLN 265 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 15h 25m | PLN 1,000($205) | once daily | 1,497km (930 miles) |
Bus | 19hrs | PLN 265($55) | every 20 mins | 1,286km (799 miles) |
Drive | 11hrs | PLN 1,100($230) | on demand | 1,274km (792 miles) |
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Autokar Polska
The following major airports near Kraków offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Poland and internationally.