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 111 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 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 111 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 | 4 h 5 min | Bus |
| Rzeszów · Poland | 147 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
| Lublin · Poland | 227 km | 4 h 20 min | Bus |
| Zakopane · Poland | 85 km | 2 h | Bus |
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 35 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Kraków → Wrocław | 3 h 15 min |
| Wrocław → Katowice | 2 h 15 min |
| Katowice → Kraków | 1 h 5 min |
Kraków → Katowice → Łódź → Kraków
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Kraków, 2 nights in Katowice, 1 night in Łódź
- About 7 h 40 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Kraków → Katowice | 1 h 5 min |
| Katowice → Łódź | 2 h 30 min |
| Łódź → Kraków | 4 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.
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
Netherlands 1
Romania 1
Switzerland 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Kraków?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Warsaw, Wrocław, Brno, Katowice, Łódź, Rzeszów, Lublin and Zakopane. 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 35 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Kraków?
From 111 airports in 33 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Kraków is cheap.