How much is the bus ticket from Bratislava to Krakow?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bratislava to Krakow start from $18. The average price for this route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Bratislava to Krakow?

The average bus trip duration from Bratislava to Krakow is 9h, covering a distance of 185 miles (299 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Bratislava to Krakow route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Deutsche Bahn Regio , RegioJet .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bratislava to Krakow?

The earliest bus departs from Bratislava to Krakow at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bratislava to Krakow?

A bus trip from Bratislava to Krakow generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Bratislava to Krakow?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bratislava to Krakow?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Deutsche Bahn Regio has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Bratislava to Krakow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is RegioJet , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bratislava to Krakow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bratislava to Krakow from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bratislava to Krakow on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35pm	Most SNP	9h 30m	9:05am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	6h 30m	5:40am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	BTS Airport	10h 5m	9:05am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	7h 5m	6:15am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:38pm	Petržalka Einsteinova	9h 27m	9:05am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Krakow on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 40m	9:05am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	6h 5m	6:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 35m	5:10pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	9h 5m	6:45pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 40m	8:50pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Krakow on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	7h 25m	8:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	6h 5m	6:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	9h 30m	10:30am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	7h 30m	5:10pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 40m	8:50pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Krakow on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	7h 25m	8:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	6h 5m	6:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 35m	5:10pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	9h 5m	6:45pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 40m	8:50pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Krakow on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	7h 55m	4:30pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	6h 5m	6:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 35m	5:10pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	9h 5m	6:45pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 40m	8:50pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Krakow on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	9h 30m	10:30am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	6h 5m	6:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:35am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 35m	5:10pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	9h 5m	6:45pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 40m	8:50pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Krakow on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	7h 25m	8:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	6h 5m	6:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	9h 30m	10:30am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	9h 20m	5:10pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	9h 5m	6:45pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Next departures for Bratislava to Krakow on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	7h 25m	8:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	6h 5m	6:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	9h 20m	5:10pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	9h 5m	6:45pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Bratislava,,AS Mlynské Nivy	8h 40m	8:50pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:51 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Bratislava 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 5 hours and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

185 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $122	Average Duration9h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $51	Average Duration12h 9m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $46	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bratislava and Krakow?

Stops in Bratislava

A
Petržalka Einsteinova
Einsteinova, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
B
Bratislava Airport
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C
Most SNP
Nábrežie armádneho generála Ludvíka Svobodu, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
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D
AS Mlynské nivy
Mlynské nivy 5537, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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E
Staatsgrenze
61, 851 01 Petržalka, Slovakia
F
BTS Airport
Páričkova 1093/7, 821 08 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Stops in Krakow

A
Kraków MDA Bus Station
Bosacka 18, 31-505 Kraków-Śródmieście, Poland
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B
Krakow Airport
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C
Cracovie
ulica Pawia, 31-154 Cracow, Poland
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D
Stacja Benzynowa
Pasternik 74, Kraków, Poland
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E
Stacja paliw BP
Josepha Conrada 81, Kraków, Poland
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F
Plac Inwalidow
Plac Inwalidów, 31-154 Kraków, Poland

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,577 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

FlixBus Bratislava Krakow recent customer reviews

No issues at all

Richard S.

September 22, 2024

Deutsche Bahn Regio

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

RegioJet

4/51,059 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bratislava to Krakow by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bratislava to Krakow?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bratislava to Krakow start from $18. The average price for this route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bratislava to Krakow?
The average bus trip duration from Bratislava to Krakow is 9h, covering a distance of 185 miles (299 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Bratislava to Krakow route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn Regio, RegioJet.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bratislava to Krakow?
The earliest bus departs from Bratislava to Krakow at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bratislava to Krakow?
A bus trip from Bratislava to Krakow generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bratislava to Krakow?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bratislava to Krakow?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Deutsche Bahn Regio has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Bratislava to Krakow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bratislava to Krakow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/09

$35

12/10

$36

Today

$35

12/12

$43

12/13

$37

12/14

$45

12/15

$38

12/16

$37

The cheapest trip from Bratislava to Krakow was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $116 for a bus ticket from Bratislava to Krakow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-12-16.