More cities in one trip from Kraków
Kraków (Poland) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 115 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (Czech Republic). The most searched are Warsaw, Wrocław and Brno; the quickest to reach is Katowice, about 1 h 5 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 115 airports with direct flights
- 2 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Kraków
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw · Poland | 252 km | 3 h 35 min | Bus |
| Wrocław · Poland | 236 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Brno · Czech Republic | 259 km | 4 h 40 min | Bus |
| Katowice · Poland | 69 km | 1 h 5 min | Bus |
| Łódź · Poland | 192 km | about 3 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Lublin · Poland | 227 km | 4 h 20 min | Bus |
| Ostrava · Czech Republic | 123 km | 2 h 20 min | Bus |
| Rzeszów · Poland | 147 km | 2 h | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Kraków
Land in Kraków, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Kraków → Wrocław → Katowice → Kraków
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Kraków, 2 nights in Wrocław, 1 night in Katowice
- About 6 h 30 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Kraków → Wrocław | 3 h 15 min |
| Wrocław → Katowice | 2 h 10 min |
| Katowice → Kraków | 1 h 5 min |
Kraków → Warsaw → Katowice → Kraków
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Kraków, 2 nights in Warsaw, 1 night in Katowice
- About 8 h 15 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Kraków → Warsaw | 3 h 35 min |
| Warsaw → Katowice | 3 h 35 min |
| Katowice → Kraków | 1 h 5 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in KrakówFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in KrakówEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Kraków
Airports with direct flights to Kraków, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Italy 21
AnconaBariBergamoBolognaCagliariCataniaGenoaLameziaMilanNaplesOlbiaPalermoPerugiaPescaraPisaRiminiRomeTriesteTurinVeniceVerona
Spain 13
AlicanteBarcelonaBilbaoCastellonFuerteventuraGironaGran CanariaMadridMalagaPalmaSevillaTenerifeValencia
United Kingdom 13
AberdeenBelfastBirminghamBournemouthBristolEast MidlandsEdinburghGlasgowLeedsLiverpoolLondonManchesterNewcastle
Norway 4
BergenOsloSandefjordStavanger
Emirati Arabi Uniti 2
Abu DhabiDubai
Poland 2
GdańskSzczecin
Sweden 2
Albania 1
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Egitto 1
Marsa Alam
Estonia 1
Germany 1
Hungary 1
Israele 1
Jordan 1
Latvia 1
Malta 1
Montenegro 1
Romania 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Kraków?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Warsaw, Wrocław, Brno, Katowice, Łódź, Lublin, Ostrava and Rzeszów. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Kraków to Warsaw?
About 3 h 35 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 252 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Kraków?
For Kraków, Wrocław and Katowice, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Kraków, 2 nights in Wrocław, 1 night in Katowice), with about 6 h 30 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Kraków?
From 115 airports in 33 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Kraków is cheap.