How to travel from Marseille to Kraków, Poland

The distance between Marseille and Kraków is around 1,373km (853 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Marseille 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.

👋 Also check out KrakówMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Krakow (KRK).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    PLN 565($115)
Operated byRyanair+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Eisenach, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Zgorzelec then Wroclaw Glowny and then to Krakow Glowny.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 1,455($300)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Kraków Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 485($100)

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Drive

Drive to Kraków.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Distance1,923km (1,195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Kraków

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Kraków by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 465 ($95) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 565 ($115).

The distance between Marseille and Kraków is around 1,373km (853 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,338km (832 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Marseille and Kraków by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Kraków is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx PLN 565 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Kraków, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 465 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Kraków. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Kraków. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Eisenach, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Zgorzelec and Wroclaw Glowny. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, Koleje Dolnośląskie, PKP Intercity, SNCF, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Marseille and Kraków. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 30m, 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 Marseille and Kraków. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Kraków. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Marseille and Kraków. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Kraków. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Krakow (KRK). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Kraków with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.

Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air France and easyJet fly between Marseille and Kraków. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Krakow (KRK). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.

The flight from Marseille to Kraków typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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 Marseille and Kraków. The distance is around 1,923km (1,195 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Kraków is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around PLN 565 ($115).

How do I get from Marseille to Kraków

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Kraków

Transport options from Marseille to Kraków
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 5m
PLN 565($115)
5 times a day1,373km (853 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
PLN 2,835($585)
5 times a day1,669km (1,037 miles)
Train + 1 similar
18h 30m
PLN 1,455($300)
once daily2,042km (1,269 miles)
Train via Nice Ville24h 10m
PLN 1,680($350)
once daily1,805km (1,122 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 5h
PLN 485($100)
twice daily1,980km (1,230 miles)
Bus via Turin1 day 10h
PLN 465($95)
4 times a week2,300km (1,429 miles)
Drive
16h 55m
PLN 1,665($345)
on demand1,923km (1,195 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