What is the travel distance from Krakow to Warsaw?

About 157 miles (253 km) separate Krakow and Warsaw.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Krakow to Warsaw start their journey at Kraków MDA Bus Station and wind up at Zachodnia. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Warsaw, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Old Town, The Vistula Boulevards, Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów, Palace of Culture and Science and POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews.

Bus Krakow to Warsaw from $2 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	12:10am	Zachodnia	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:55pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	8h 10m	6:05am	Warsaw Chopin Airport	No tags
Bus	9:55pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	8h 30m	6:25am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	8h 35m	7:15am	Zachodnia	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	8:50pm	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 40m	9:40pm	Zachodnia	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 25m	6:25am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 20m	10:20am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 20m	10:20am	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 40m	9:40pm	Zachodnia	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 25m	6:25am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 15m	12:50pm	Zachodnia	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h	1:00pm	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 45m	11:10am	Warsaw Chopin Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 25m	6:25am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 15m	12:50pm	Zachodnia	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h	1:00pm	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 45m	11:10am	Warsaw Chopin Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 25m	6:25am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 15m	12:50pm	Zachodnia	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 20m	10:20am	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 45m	11:10am	Warsaw Chopin Airport	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h	1:00pm	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 45m	8:40pm	Zachodnia	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 20m	10:20am	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 45m	11:10am	Warsaw Chopin Airport	Fastest
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h	1:00pm	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	6:20pm	Zachodnia	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Warsaw on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h	1:00pm	Zachodnia	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	3h 40m	9:40pm	Zachodnia	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 20m	10:20am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	7:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 10m	11:35am	Zachodnia	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	4h 15m	12:50pm	Zachodnia	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Krakow to Warsaw

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Warsaw. The journey takes about 2 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 51mAverage Duration

156 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$5 - $66	Average Duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$6 - $20	Average Duration2h 51m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $29	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Krakow and Warsaw?

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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Plac Inwalidow
Plac Inwalidów, 31-154 Kraków, Poland

Stops in Warsaw

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Zachodnia
Aleje Jerozolimskie 144, Warszawa, Poland
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B
Warsaw Chopin Airport
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C
Warszawa Zachodnia
Tunelowa 6, 01-221 Warszawa, Poland
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D
Centralna
Aleje Jerozolimskie 54, Warszawa, Poland
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Centalny
aleja Jana Pawła II 20, Warszawa, Poland
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Wschodnia
Lubelska 22, 03-802 Warszawa, Poland

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Krakow to Warsaw by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$33

11/20

$31

Today

$13

11/22

$12

11/23

$9

11/24

$9

11/25

$6

11/26

$6

The cheapest trip from Krakow to Warsaw was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $52 for a bus ticket from Krakow to Warsaw based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-25.