How much does a bus ticket from Zürich to Krakow cost?

The bus ticket price from Zürich to Krakow starts at R 1 276. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Zürich to Krakow is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Zürich to Krakow?

The average travel time between Zürich and Krakow is around 20h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 18h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 889 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Zürich and Krakow?

The number of buses from Zürich to Krakow can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Zürich to Krakow by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Zürich to Krakow?

When taking the bus from Zürich to Krakow, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Sindbad.

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

Buses travelling between Zürich and Krakow leave from Zürich Airport or Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at Krakow Airport, Kraków MDA Bus Station, Cracovie.

Bus Zürich to Krakow from R 1 409 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Zürich to Krakow on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	20h 30m	05:40	Krakow Airport (KRK)	Cheapest
20:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	18h 20m	14:20	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
03:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	20h 30m	23:45	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
09:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	19h 55m	05:05	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
15:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	22h	13:30	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 11:23 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Zürich to Krakow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Krakow. The journey takes about 12 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 077, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

12h 50mAverage duration

888 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 276 - R 3 836	Average duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 077 - R 1 827	Average duration12h 50m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 207 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Sindbad

3.5/51 197 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.5

PL Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Krakow?

Stops in Zürich

A - Zürich Airport

B - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

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 travelling from Zürich to Krakow by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Zürich to Krakow cost?
The bus ticket price from Zürich to Krakow starts at R 1 276. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Zürich to Krakow is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Zürich to Krakow?
The average travel time between Zürich and Krakow is around 20h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 18h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 889 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Zürich and Krakow?
The number of buses from Zürich to Krakow can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Zürich to Krakow by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Zürich to Krakow?
When taking the bus from Zürich to Krakow, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Sindbad.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Krakow?
Buses travelling between Zürich and Krakow leave from Zürich Airport or Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at Krakow Airport, Kraków MDA Bus Station, Cracovie.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/11

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05/11

R 1 711

Today

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07/11

R 1 968

08/11

R 1 964

09/11

R 1 853

10/11

R 1 521

11/11

R 1 619

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Krakow was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 521

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 521 to R 2 165 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Krakow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 521, which is on 2025-11-10.

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