How to travel from Genoa to Kraków, Poland

The distance between Genoa and Kraków is around 1,100km (684 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Genoa to Kraków by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Krakow (KRK).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    PLN 495($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Villach Hbf then Wien Hbf and then to Krakow Glowny.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 580($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to La Spezia and then to Kraków.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    PLN 325($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kraków.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Distance1,444km (897 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Kraków

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Kraków by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 325 ($67) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 495 ($100).

The distance between Genoa and Kraków is around 1,100km (684 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,040km (646 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Genoa and Kraków by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Kraków is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx PLN 495 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Kraków, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 325 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Kraków. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Kraków. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villach Hbf and Wien Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, ÖBB Intercity and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Genoa and Kraków. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 15m, 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 Genoa and Kraków. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Kraków. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Spezia and Commune. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 20hrs.

Dimaio, Autokar Polska, Lasta and Sindbad run regular bus services between Genoa and Kraków. Buses run twice a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Kraków. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Krakow (KRK). instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Genoa and Kraków. The distance is around 1,444km (897 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Kraków is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around PLN 495 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Kraków

Transport options from Genoa to Kraków
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 55m
PLN 495($100)
every 4 hours1,100km (684 miles)
Train + 1 similar
17h 15m
PLN 580($120)
once daily1,409km (876 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf18h 40m
PLN 1,375($285)
once daily1,409km (876 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20hrs
PLN 325($67)
twice a week1,563km (971 miles)
Bus via Verona Viale Girolamo Cardinale24h 40m
PLN 355($74)
once a week1,745km (1,084 miles)
Drive
13h 40m
PLN 1,265($260)
on demand1,444km (897 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