How to travel from Kraków to Manchester, United Kingdom
The distance between Kraków and Manchester is around 1,620km (1,007 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kraków to Manchester 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.
👋 Also check out Manchester → Kraków if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Krakow (KRK) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost£145($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Zabrze then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£145($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train
Take the train to Wien Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal then London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£490($580)
Multiple train operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Manchester.
- Duration19h 40m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£385($455)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kraków and Manchester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kraków to Manchester by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 2 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).
The distance between Kraków and Manchester is around 1,620km (1,007 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,566km (973 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Kraków and Manchester by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kraków to Manchester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Manchester is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and Manchester. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kraków to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal, London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
PKP Intercity, Nightjet, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Kraków and Manchester. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kraków and Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Krakow (KRK) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kraków to Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Krakow (KRK) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 3h 60m.
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Krakow (KRK) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. instead which will take 3h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to Manchester is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kraków and Manchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 60m | £145($175) | hourly | 1,659km (1,031 miles) |
| Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train | 4h 35m | £160($190) | hourly | 1,621km (1,007 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | £81($95) | hourly | 1,620km (1,007 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | £145($175) | 4 times a week | 1,991km (1,237 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 3h | £140($165) | 4 times a week | 2,009km (1,248 miles) |
| Bus to Žilina bus station, train | 2 days 8h | £71($84) | twice a week | 2,367km (1,471 miles) |
Train | 1 day 1h | £490($580) | once daily | 2,514km (1,562 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 40m | £385($455) | every 2 hours | 1,973km (1,226 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kraków and Manchester
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Polregio
Koleje Śląskie
Ferry operators
DFDS Seaways
Airlines
Jet2.com
Bus companies
Autokar Polska
Eurobus SK
Airports near Manchester
The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Manchester
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Manchester
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Manchester