How to travel from Kraków to Bratislava, Slovakia

The distance between Kraków and Bratislava is around 397km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kraków to Bratislava by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Krakow (KRK) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Bus via Katowice Sądowa Dworzec

Take the bus to Katowice Sądowa Dworzec and then to BratislavaAS Mlynské Nivy.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)

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Train

Take the train to Breclav and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)

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Drive

Drive to Bratislava.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance454km (282 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kraków and Bratislava

There are several options for getting from Kraków to Bratislava by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Kraków and Bratislava is around 397km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Kraków and Bratislava by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kraków to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Bratislava, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and Bratislava. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kraków to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Breclav. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

PKP Intercity, Czech Railways, RegioJet, Polregio, Koleje Śląskie and LEO Express run train services between Kraków and Bratislava. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Kraków and Bratislava. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kraków and Bratislava with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 20m.

FlixBus and Matuszek run regular bus services between Kraków and Bratislava. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kraków to Bratislava. We recommend that you fly from Krakow (KRK) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP. instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Bratislava is M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) (BTS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bratislava.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kraków and Bratislava. The distance is around 454km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

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Transport options from Kraków to Bratislava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 5m
€54($54)
hourly397km (247 miles)
Bus via Katowice Sądowa Dworzec + 1 similar
5h 35m
€31($31)
5 times a week461km (286 miles)
Bus6h 20m
€25($25)
twice daily429km (266 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 40m
€17($17)
once daily429km (267 miles)
Train via Katowice6h 25m
€23($23)
once daily468km (291 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€79($79)
on demand454km (282 miles)

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Airports near Bratislava

The following major airports near Bratislava offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Slovakia and internationally.

BTS
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bratislava
KSC
Košice International Airport (KSC)
International Airport
Distance
311km (193 miles) from Bratislava