What is the distance between Elk and Krakow?

The distance between the two cities is 280 miles (451 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Elk to Krakow?

If you're headed to Krakow from Elk, chances are that your bus will depart from Elk Bus Stop and arrive at Krakow Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Krakow?

Once in Krakow, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Museum, Rynek Główny, Jagiellonian University & Collegium Maius, Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camps and Czartoryski Museum.

Bus Elk to Krakow from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Elk to Krakow on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:38am	Ełk	10h 12m	7:50pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:23pm	Ełk	12h 17m	4:40am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	4:23pm	Ełk	12h 7m	4:30am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:08pm	Ełk	10h 32m	7:40am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	9:08pm	Ełk	7h 52m	5:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Elk to Krakow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Krakow. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6hAverage Duration

280 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $61	Average Duration10h 32m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $29	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

PL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Elk and Krakow?

Stops in Elk

A - Elk Bus Stop

B - Elk Przystanek Autobusowy

C - Marii Dąbrowskiej

D - Elk

Stops in Krakow

A - Krakow Airport

B - Kraków MDA Bus Station

C - Cracovie

D - Stacja Benzynowa

E - Stacja paliw BP

F - Plac Inwalidow

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Elk to Krakow by bus

What is the distance between Elk and Krakow?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Elk to Krakow?
What are the best sights and things to do in Krakow?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$37

11/16

$41

Today

$34

11/18

$28

11/19

$64

11/20

$31

11/21

$35

11/22

$36

The cheapest trip from Elk to Krakow was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $64 for a bus ticket from Elk to Krakow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-18.