How to travel from Split to Kraków, Poland

The distance between Split and Kraków is around 810km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Split to Kraków by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Split (SPU) to Krakow (KRK).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    PLN 335($69)
Operated byWizz Air+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Katowice and then to Kraków Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    PLN 685($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Breclav and then to Krakow Glowny.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 385($80)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Kraków.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,217km (756 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Split and Kraków

There are several options for getting from Split to Kraków by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 320 ($66) and will take around 22h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 335 ($69).

The distance between Split and Kraków is around 810km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 775km (482 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Split and Kraków by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Split to Kraków is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx PLN 335 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Split and Kraków, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 320 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Split and Kraków. It typically takes around 21h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Split to Kraków. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Breclav. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 50m.

RegioJet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Split and Kraków. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21h 50m, 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 Split and Kraków. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Split to Kraków. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Katowice and Katowice Sądowa Dworzec. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.

GlobTourist, FlixBus, Matuszek and SAD Trenčín run regular bus services between Split and Kraków. Buses run once a week and take around 20h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Split and Kraków. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and arrive at Krakow (KRK). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Split and Kraków with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Wizz Air and LOT fly between Split and Kraków. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and and arrive into Krakow (KRK). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Split to Kraków typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and and arrive into Krakow (KRK).

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 Split and Kraków. The distance is around 1,217km (756 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Split to Kraków is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around PLN 335 ($69).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Split and Kraków

Transport options from Split to Kraków
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 25m
PLN 335($69)
hourly810km (503 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
PLN 645($135)
hourly935km (581 miles)
Fly to Warsaw Chopin (WAW), Train5hrs
PLN 670($140)
hourly1,344km (835 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 10m
PLN 685($140)
once a week1,260km (783 miles)
Bus via Žilina22h 45m
PLN 320($66)
twice a week1,281km (796 miles)
Train
21h 50m
PLN 385($80)
once daily1,233km (766 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
PLN 960($200)
on demand1,217km (756 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