The distance between Zagreb and Kraków is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Zagreb to Kraków by plane, 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 → Zagreb if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Krakow (KRK).
Croatia Airlines
+ 4 othersTake the train to Graz Hbf and then to Krakow Glowny.
Multiple train operators
Take the bus to Kraków Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
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There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Kraków by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 5 ($1) and will take around 13h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 1,715 ($355).
The distance between Zagreb and Kraków is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 557km (346 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Zagreb and Kraków by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Kraków is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx PLN 1,715 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Kraków, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 5 ($1) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Kraków. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to Kraków. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Graz Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.
Croatian Railways (HŽPP) and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Zagreb and Kraków. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 40m, 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 Zagreb and Kraków. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and Kraków with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 12h 40m.
FlixBus and GlobTourist run regular bus services between Zagreb and Kraków. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Kraków. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Krakow (KRK) - via Vienna (VIE). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Zagreb to Kraków. There is however a flight that goes via Vienna (VIE). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Zagreb to Kraków typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Zagreb and Kraków. The distance is around 826km (513 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Kraków is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around PLN 1,715 ($355).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 30m | PLN 1,715($355) | every 30 mins | 618km (384 miles) |
Train | 12h 40m | PLN 415($86) | once daily | 864km (537 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 40m | PLN 195($40) | 5 times a week | 746km (464 miles) |
Bus via Katowice | 13h 60m | PLN 5($1) | once a week | 797km (495 miles) |
Drive | 8h 5m | PLN 650($135) | on demand | 826km (513 miles) |
Croatia Airlines
LOT
Croatia Bus International
GlobTourist
The following major airports near Kraków offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Poland and internationally.