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.
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.
👋 Also check out Kraków → Genoa if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Krakow (KRK).
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Take the train to Villach Hbf then Wien Hbf and then to Krakow Glowny.
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Take the bus to La Spezia and then to Kraków.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 55m | PLN 495($100) | every 4 hours | 1,100km (684 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 17h 15m | PLN 580($120) | once daily | 1,409km (876 miles) |
Train via Wien Hbf | 18h 40m | PLN 1,375($285) | once daily | 1,409km (876 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 20hrs | PLN 325($67) | twice a week | 1,563km (971 miles) |
Bus via Verona Viale Girolamo Cardinale | 24h 40m | PLN 355($74) | once a week | 1,745km (1,084 miles) |
Drive | 13h 40m | PLN 1,265($260) | on demand | 1,444km (897 miles) |
Transavia France
Malpensa Express
Autokar Polska
Lasta
Sindbad
The following major airports near Kraków offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Poland and internationally.