The distance between Kraków and Warsaw is around 292km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kraków to Warsaw by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Warsaw → Kraków if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Krakow (KRK) to Szczytno (SZY).
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Take the train to Warszawa Centralna.
Take the bus to Warszawa.
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There are several options for getting from Kraków to Warsaw by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around PLN 63 ($13) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 240 ($50).
The distance between Kraków and Warsaw is around 292km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Kraków and Warsaw by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kraków to Warsaw is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx PLN 240 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Warsaw, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around PLN 63 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and Warsaw. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kraków and Warsaw with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 20m.
PKP Intercity run train services between Kraków and Warsaw. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kraków and Warsaw. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kraków and Warsaw with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 4h 25m.
Neo Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Kraków and Warsaw. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Kraków and Warsaw. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) and arrive at Szczytno (SZY). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Kraków and Warsaw with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
LOT fly between Kraków and Warsaw. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) and and arrive into Szczytno (SZY). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Kraków to Warsaw typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) and and arrive into Szczytno (SZY).
The closest major airport to Warsaw is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) (WAW) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Warsaw. Lublin Airport (LUZ) (LUZ) and Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG) (BZG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kraków and Warsaw. The distance is around 294km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to Warsaw is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around PLN 63 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2hrs | PLN 240($50) | every 30 mins | 314km (195 miles) |
Train | 2h 20m | PLN 63($13) | hourly | 292km (181 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 25m | PLN 95($20) | 4 times a day | 294km (183 miles) |
Bus to Port Lotniczy Warszawa-Okęcie | 4h 60m | PLN 170($35) | 5 times a week | 312km (194 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | PLN 155($32) | on demand | 294km (183 miles) |
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The following major airports near Warsaw offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Poland and internationally.