How to travel from Kraków to Venice, Italy

The distance between Kraków and Venice is around 796km (495 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kraków to Venice 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 VeniceKraków if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Krakow (KRK) to Venice Treviso (TSF).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Wien Hbf and then to Venezia S. Lucia.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Mestre.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Autokar Polska

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Drive

Drive to Venice.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance1,062km (660 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kraków and Venice

There are several options for getting from Kraków to Venice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Kraków and Venice is around 796km (495 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 766km (476 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Kraków and Venice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kraków to Venice is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Venice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and Venice. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kraków to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

PKP Intercity and Railjet run train services between Kraków and Venice. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 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 Venice. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kraków to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mestre and Rizzardi Carrer. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

Autokar Polska and FlixBus run regular bus services between Kraków and Venice. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kraków and Venice. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) and arrive at Venice Treviso (TSF). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kraków and Venice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Ryanair fly between Kraków and Venice. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) and and arrive into Venice Treviso (TSF). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Kraków to Venice typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) and and arrive into Venice Treviso (TSF).

The closest major airport to Venice is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Venice. Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) 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 Venice. The distance is around 1,062km (660 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to Venice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kraków and Venice

Transport options from Kraków to Venice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
€110($110)
every 20 mins796km (495 miles)
Train
13h 25m
€115($115)
once daily1,048km (651 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 50m
€57($57)
twice a week1,138km (707 miles)
Bus to Venice15h 20m
€71($71)
5 times a week1,097km (682 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
€195($195)
on demand1,062km (660 miles)

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Airports near Venice

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

VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Venice
TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Venice
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Venice