What is the travel distance from Krakow to Warsaw?

The distance covered from Krakow to Warsaw is 253 km (157 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Krakow to Warsaw?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Kraków MDA Bus Station, in Krakow, and end it at Zachodnia, in Warsaw.

Bus Krakow to Warsaw from $2 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 15m	3:05pm	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 40m	9:40pm	Zachodnia	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 20m	10:20am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 15m	12:50pm	Zachodnia	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 20m	10:20am	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 40m	9:40pm	Zachodnia	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 25m	6:25am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 15m	12:50pm	Zachodnia	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h	1:00pm	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 45m	11:10am	Warsaw Chopin Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 25m	6:25am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 15m	12:50pm	Zachodnia	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h	1:00pm	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 45m	11:10am	Warsaw Chopin Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 25m	6:25am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 15m	12:50pm	Zachodnia	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 20m	10:20am	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 45m	11:10am	Warsaw Chopin Airport	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h	1:00pm	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 45m	8:40pm	Zachodnia	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 20m	10:20am	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 45m	11:10am	Warsaw Chopin Airport	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h	1:00pm	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	6:20pm	Zachodnia	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 20m	10:20am	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 40m	9:40pm	Zachodnia	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 15m	12:50pm	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h	1:00pm	Zachodnia	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Krakow to Warsaw

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Warsaw. The journey takes about 2 hours 51 minutes, and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 51mAverage Duration

255 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $90	Average Duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $20	Average Duration2h 51m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $44	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11316 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $8

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Where are the popular stops in Krakow and Warsaw?

Stops in Krakow

A - Kraków MDA Bus Station

B - Krakow Airport

C - Cracovie

D - Stacja Benzynowa

E - Stacja paliw BP

F - Plac Inwalidow

Stops in Warsaw

A - Zachodnia

B - Warsaw Chopin Airport

C - Warszawa Zachodnia

D - Centralna

E - Centalny

F - Wschodnia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Krakow to Warsaw by bus

What is the travel distance from Krakow to Warsaw?
The distance covered from Krakow to Warsaw is 253 km (157 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Krakow to Warsaw?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Kraków MDA Bus Station, in Krakow, and end it at Zachodnia, in Warsaw.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$48

11-14

$57

Today

$17

11-16

$20

11-17

$12

11-18

$12

11-19

$8

11-20

$12

The cheapest trip from Krakow to Warsaw was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Krakow to Warsaw, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $74 for a bus ticket from Krakow to Warsaw based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-19.