How to travel from Kraków to Częstochowa, Poland

The distance between Kraków and Częstochowa is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kraków to Częstochowa by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Czestochowa Stradom.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    PLN 48($10)

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Bus

Take the bus to Częstochowa Dworzec Autobusowy.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    PLN 58($12)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Częstochowa.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    PLN 485($100)
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Drive

Drive to Częstochowa.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance147km (91 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kraków and Częstochowa

There are several options for getting from Kraków to Częstochowa by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around PLN 14 ($3) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 48 ($10).

The distance between Kraków and Częstochowa is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Kraków and Częstochowa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kraków to Częstochowa is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx PLN 48 ($10).

The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Częstochowa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around PLN 14 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and Częstochowa. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kraków and Częstochowa with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 30m.

PKP Intercity, Polregio and Koleje Śląskie run train services between Kraków and Częstochowa. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 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 Kraków and Częstochowa. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kraków and Częstochowa with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 2hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Kraków and Częstochowa. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2hrs 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 Częstochowa. We recommend that you take the train to Czestochowa Stradom. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Częstochowa is Katowice International Airport (KTW) (KTW) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Częstochowa. John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) (KRK) and Wroclaw Airport (WRO) (WRO) 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 Częstochowa. The distance is around 147km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to Częstochowa is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around PLN 48 ($10).

How do I get from Kraków to Częstochowa

Compare travel optionsbetween Kraków and Częstochowa

Transport options from Kraków to Częstochowa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 30m
PLN 48($10)
every 4 hours146km (91 miles)
Train via Katowice Szopienice Poludniowe2h 35m
PLN 14($3)
every 2 hours154km (96 miles)
Bus
2hrs
PLN 58($12)
5 times a day148km (92 miles)
Taxi
1h 35m
PLN 485($100)
on demand147km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
PLN 77($16)
on demand147km (91 miles)

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Airports near Częstochowa

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

KTW
Katowice International Airport (KTW)
International Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Częstochowa
KRK
John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Częstochowa
WRO
Wroclaw Airport (WRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Częstochowa