How to travel from Kraków to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Kraków and London is around 1,644km (1,022 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kraków to London by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Krakow (KRK) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to London Paddington.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Berlin Ostbahnhof, Köln Hbf then Bruxelles Midi and then to London St Pancras Intl.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £450($530)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Victoria Green Line Coach Station.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
Operated by

Autokar Polska

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to London.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £330($390)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kraków and London

There are several options for getting from Kraków to London by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

The distance between Kraków and London is around 1,644km (1,022 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,415km (879 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Kraków and London by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Kraków to London is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and London is to take the bus which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and London. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kraków to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Ostbahnhof, Köln Hbf and Bruxelles Midi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.

PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar run train services between Kraków and London. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 25m, 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 London. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kraków and London with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 1 day 1h.

Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Kraków and London. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 1h 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 London. We recommend that you fly from Krakow (KRK) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to London Paddington. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kraków to London. We recommend that you fly from Krakow (KRK) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to London Paddington. instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to London is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

How do I get from Kraków to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Kraków and London

Transport options from Kraków to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 55m
£160($190)
hourly1,799km (1,118 miles)
Train
15h 25m
£450($530)
once daily1,750km (1,087 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
£55($65)
4 times a week1,710km (1,063 miles)
Car and Ferry
16h 25m
£330($390)
every 2 hours1,644km (1,022 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kraków and London

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Bus companies

Ferry operators

Airports near London

The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London