How to travel from Kraków to Szczecin, Poland

The distance between Kraków and Szczecin is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kraków to Szczecin by plane, 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 SzczecinKraków if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Krakow (KRK) to Szczecin (SZZ) then take the train to Szczecin Glowny.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    PLN 350($72)
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Train

Take the train to Szczecin Glowny.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    PLN 72($15)
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Bus

Take the bus to Szczecin.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 170($35)
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Drive

Drive to Szczecin.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance645km (401 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kraków and Szczecin

There are several options for getting from Kraków to Szczecin by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around PLN 72 ($15) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 350 ($72).

The distance between Kraków and Szczecin is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Kraków and Szczecin by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kraków to Szczecin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx PLN 350 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Szczecin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around PLN 72 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and Szczecin. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kraków and Szczecin with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 7h 55m.

PKP Intercity run train services between Kraków and Szczecin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Szczecin. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kraków and Szczecin with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Kraków and Szczecin. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 10m 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 Szczecin. We recommend that you fly from Krakow (KRK) to Szczecin (SZZ) then take the train to Szczecin Glowny. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Szczecin is Goleniow Airport (SZZ) (SZZ) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Szczecin. Zielona Gora-Babimost Airport (IEG) (IEG) 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 Szczecin. The distance is around 645km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to Szczecin is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around PLN 350 ($72).

How do I get from Kraków to Szczecin

Compare travel optionsbetween Kraków and Szczecin

Transport options from Kraków to Szczecin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 25m
PLN 350($72)
4 times a day573km (356 miles)
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg (BER), Train3h 55m
PLN 655($135)
twice daily684km (425 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
PLN 635($130)
4 times a day823km (512 miles)
Train to Warszawa Centralna, plane4h 50m
PLN 485($100)
4 times a day781km (485 miles)
Train
7h 55m
PLN 72($15)
every 4 hours617km (384 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
PLN 170($35)
twice daily653km (406 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
PLN 340($70)
on demand645km (401 miles)

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Airports near Szczecin

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

SZZ
Goleniow Airport (SZZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Szczecin
IEG
Zielona Gora-Babimost Airport (IEG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Szczecin
GDN
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)
International Airport
Distance
277km (172 miles) from Szczecin