How to travel from Kraków to Bydgoszcz, Poland

The distance between Kraków and Bydgoszcz is around 467km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kraków to Bydgoszcz by plane, taxi, 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 BydgoszczKraków if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Krakow (KRK) to Gdansk (GDN) then take a taxi to Bydgoszcz.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    PLN 895($185)
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Train

Take the train to Bydgoszcz Glowna.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    PLN 68($14)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bydgoszcz dworzec autobusowy.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 140($29)
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Drive

Drive to Bydgoszcz.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance467km (290 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kraków and Bydgoszcz

There are several options for getting from Kraków to Bydgoszcz by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around PLN 68 ($14) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 895 ($185).

The distance between Kraków and Bydgoszcz is around 467km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 366km (227 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Kraków and Bydgoszcz by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kraków to Bydgoszcz is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx PLN 895 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Bydgoszcz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around PLN 68 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and Bydgoszcz. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kraków and Bydgoszcz with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 50m.

PKP Intercity run train services between Kraków and Bydgoszcz. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Bydgoszcz. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kraków and Bydgoszcz with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Kraków and Bydgoszcz. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs 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 Bydgoszcz. We recommend that you fly from Krakow (KRK) to Gdansk (GDN) then take a taxi to Bydgoszcz. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bydgoszcz is Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG) (BZG) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Bydgoszcz. Poznan Airport (POZ) (POZ) and Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) (GDN) 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 Kraków and Bydgoszcz. The distance is around 467km (290 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to Bydgoszcz is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around PLN 895 ($185).

How do I get from Kraków to Bydgoszcz

Compare travel optionsbetween Kraków and Bydgoszcz

Transport options from Kraków to Bydgoszcz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
3h 20m
PLN 895($185)
every 30 mins669km (416 miles)
Train
5h 50m
PLN 68($14)
every 4 hours499km (310 miles)
Bus
8hrs
PLN 140($29)
once daily515km (320 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
PLN 240($50)
on demand467km (290 miles)

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Airports near Bydgoszcz

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

BZG
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Bydgoszcz
POZ
Poznan Airport (POZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Bydgoszcz
GDN
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)
International Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Bydgoszcz