How to get from Kraków to Prague
- 393 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 4h 40m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 15m
1 transfer
Flight
€357
Cheapest
6h 40m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Kraków to Prague. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 22m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 393 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €23, on Mon, Oct 5.
393 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €15Checked Oct 9 | 4h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 6h 22mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 6h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€15Checked Oct 94h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€13Omio catalogue, Oct 106h 22m · directSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Oct 106h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Kraków to Prague: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Kraków → Praha hlavní nádražítrainPKP Intercity·6h 22m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Kraków to Prague
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:40 and the last at 21:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 06:40 | 21:30 |
| PKP Intercitytrain | 7 | 01:46 | 23:59 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 06:40
- 08:30
- 10:10
- 11:25
- 13:10
- 16:35
- 17:35
- 19:05
- 20:10
- 21:30
All departuresPKP Intercity
- 01:46
- 07:36
- 10:14
- 10:50
- 14:14
- 15:46
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusKraków-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →
LOT Polish AirlinesKraków-Warsaw, Warsaw-PragueSee live options and dates →
LufthansaKraków-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-PragueSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with PKP Intercity, FlixBus, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Kraków to Prague works
Start with a PKP Intercity train from Kraków to Praha hlavní nádraží, about 6h 22m. In total it's roughly €52 over 6h 22m, direct, no transfers.
Kraków to Prague: common questions
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Prague?
The most useful route takes about 6h 22m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Kraków to Prague?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:40 and the last at 21:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Kraków to Prague?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 06:40 and 21:30.
When is the first train from Kraków to Prague?
The first train with PKP Intercity leaves at 01:46 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Kraków to Prague?
7 a day with PKP Intercity, between 01:46 and 23:59.
How far is Prague from Kraków?
About 393 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Kraków to Prague cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €52. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Kraków to Prague?
On this route you travel with PKP Intercity, FlixBus, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa.
Can you get from Kraków to Prague without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków to Prague?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: PKP Intercity
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026