How to travel from Lyon to Kraków, Poland

The distance between Lyon and Kraków is around 1,231km (765 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon 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 Lyon (LYS) to Krakow (KRK).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    PLN 295($61)
Operated byWizz Air+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville, Zürich HB then Wien Hbf and then to Krakow Glowny.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 2,995($620)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kraków Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 410($85)
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Drive

Drive to Kraków.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Distance1,611km (1,001 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Kraków

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Kraków by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around PLN 295 ($61) and will take around 2h 50m.

The distance between Lyon and Kraków is around 1,231km (765 miles).

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Lyon and Kraków by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Kraków is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx PLN 295 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Kraków, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around PLN 295 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Kraków. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Kraków. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse Ville, Zürich HB and Wien Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Deutsche Bahn and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Lyon and Kraków. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 35m, 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 Lyon and Kraków. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Kraków with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1 day 1h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Kraków. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Kraków. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Krakow (KRK). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Kraków with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Eurowings, KLM and Air France fly between Lyon and Kraków. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Krakow (KRK). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Lyon to Kraków typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) 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 Lyon and Kraków. The distance is around 1,611km (1,001 miles) by road and it will take around 14hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Kraków is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around PLN 295 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Kraków

Transport options from Lyon to Kraków
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 50m
PLN 295($61)
every 20 mins1,231km (765 miles)
Plane and Train4h 60m
PLN 1,235($255)
hourly1,428km (888 miles)
Train
17h 35m
PLN 2,995($620)
once daily1,726km (1,073 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
PLN 410($85)
twice daily1,655km (1,028 miles)
Drive
14hrs
PLN 1,395($290)
on demand1,611km (1,001 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