How to travel from Antwerp to Kraków, Poland

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.

3 routes found

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 KrakówAntwerp if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bruxelles-Nord, Koeln Hbf, Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Rzepin then Wroclaw Glowny and then to Krakow Glowny.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 1,000($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kraków.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    PLN 265($55)
Operated by

Sindbad

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Drive

Drive to Kraków.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,274km (792 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antwerp and Kraków

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Antwerp to Kraków

Compare travel optionsbetween Antwerp and Kraków

Transport options from Antwerp to Kraków
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
15h 25m
PLN 1,000($205)
once daily1,497km (930 miles)
Bus
19hrs
PLN 265($55)
every 20 mins1,286km (799 miles)
Drive
11hrs
PLN 1,100($230)
on demand1,274km (792 miles)

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Airports near Kraków

The following major airports near Kraków offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Poland and internationally.

KRK
John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Kraków
KTW
Katowice International Airport (KTW)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Kraków
RZE
Rzeszow International Airport (RZE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Kraków