How to travel from Stockholm to Kraków, Poland

The distance between Stockholm and Kraków is around 1,218km (757 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 19h 10m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out KrakówStockholm if you're planning a return trip.

1
5 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Cottbus Hbf, Horka then Wroclaw Glowny and then to Krakow Glowny.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    PLN 490($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2
3 x bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Karlskoga Bus Station then Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade and then to Kraków Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

  • Duration24h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    PLN 940($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
3
train
+
ferry
+
train
+

Train and Ferry

Take the train to Nynäshamn station then take a ferry to Gdańsk then take the train to Krakow Glowny.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 485($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Kraków.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Distance2,013km (1,251 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Kraków

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Kraków by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around PLN 485 ($100) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 19h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 1,820 ($375).

The distance between Stockholm and Kraków is around 1,218km (757 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,037km (644 miles)

It takes around 23h 30m to get from Stockholm and Kraków by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Kraków is to drive which takes around 19h 10m and will set you back approx PLN 1,820 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Kraków, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around PLN 485 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Kraków. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Kraków. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Cottbus Hbf, Horka and Wroclaw Glowny. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 23h 30m.

Snälltåget, ODEG, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Koleje Dolnośląskie and PKP Intercity run train services between Stockholm and Kraków. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 23h 30m, 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 Stockholm and Kraków. It typically takes around 24h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Kraków. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlskoga Bus Station and Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 24h 25m.

Vy Buss, FlixBus and Sindbad run regular bus services between Stockholm and Kraków. Buses run once a week and take around 24h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Kraków. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Cottbus Hbf, Horka then Wroclaw Glowny and then to Krakow Glowny. instead which will take 23h 30m.

The closest major airport to Kraków is John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) (KRK) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Kraków. Katowice International Airport (KTW) (KTW) and Rzeszow International Airport (RZE) (RZE) 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 Stockholm and Kraków. The distance is around 2,013km (1,251 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Kraków is to take the train which takes, on average, 23h 30m and will usually cost around PLN 490 ($100).

How do I get from Stockholm to Kraków

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Kraków

Transport options from Stockholm to Kraków
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
23h 30m
PLN 490($100)
twice a week1,850km (1,150 miles)
Bus
24h 25m
PLN 940($195)
once a week2,007km (1,247 miles)
Train and Ferry
1 day 1h
PLN 485($100)
once daily1,218km (757 miles)
Drive
19h 10m
PLN 1,820($375)
on demand2,013km (1,251 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Stockholm and Kraków

Train operators

Airlines

Bus companies

Ferry operators

Airports near Kraków

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

KRK
John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Kraków
KTW
Katowice International Airport (KTW)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Kraków
RZE
Rzeszow International Airport (RZE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Kraków