How to get from Prague to Kraków
- 393 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 10m
direct
Flight
€18
Ground only
6h 40m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Kraków. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 393 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
393 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €18Checked Oct 3 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €46Reading date not recorded | 7h 29m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€18Checked Oct 31h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€46Reading date not recorded7h 29m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague to Kraków: 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.
- 1Prague Václav Havel → Kraków John Paul IIflight
Ryanair·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Prague to Kraków
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€16November 2026
€18Departures from Prague to Kraków
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:35 and the last at 22:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 00:35 | 22:05 |
| Leo Expresstrain | 8 | 01:17 | 21:48 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:35
- 01:20
- 02:20
- 03:20
- 07:40
- 07:55
- 08:10
- 09:05
- 10:15
- 13:10
- 15:40
- 21:45
- 22:05
All departuresLeo Express
- 01:17
- 06:08
- 08:23
- 10:08
- 12:23
- 14:08
- 21:23
- 21:48
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 3
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairPrague Václav Havel-Kraków John Paul IISee live options and dates →
FlixBusPraha hlavní nádraží-Kraków, Ostrava-KrakówBook →České dráhy, a.s.Praha hlavní nádraží-OstravaBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, České dráhy, a.s.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Kraków works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Prague to Kraków, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €18 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Kraków: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Kraków?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Prague to Kraków?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:35 and the last at 22:05, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Kraków?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 00:35 and 22:05.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Kraków leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Prague to Kraków?
The first train with Leo Express leaves at 01:17 and the last at 21:48, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Prague to Kraków?
8 a day with Leo Express, between 01:17 and 21:48.
Which station does the train from Prague to Kraków leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with Leo Express, according to the published timetable.
How far is Kraków from Prague?
About 393 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Kraków cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €18 to €27. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Prague to Kraków?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Prague to Kraków?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Prague and Kraków?
Prague is PRG and Kraków is KRK, so this route is usually written PRG to KRK.
Which operators run Prague to Kraków?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, České dráhy, a.s..
Can you get from Prague to Kraków without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Kraków?
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: Ryanair
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 3 Oct 2026