Krakow – Warsaw. How to get on your own?
You can get from Krakow Airport to Warsaw by several transport types: train, plane, bus or individual transfer (taxi). You can also rent a car without a driver. The fastest way is to travel by air: you’ll get to the destination point in 50 minutes. The plane tickets cost you from €28.7. It's much cheaper to take a bus from Krakow Airport to Warsaw that departs every 10 minutes to 3 hours and costs €4.9 - €8.4. You can also choose ACP Rail's trains that can take you from Krakow to Warsaw in 2.5 - 5.5 hours. One more easy way to cover this distance is to book an individual transfer and get to the place you need in 4 hours 30 minutes for €284. All in all, the distance between Krakow Airport and Warsaw is 344 kilometers both by train and car.
When choosing the transport, you should consider some important aspects. For instance, Flixbus buses depart in the daytime only, from 00:05 to 21:15. Thus, night flight travelers may have to spend quite a lot of time waiting for the necessary vehicle. If you prefer to travel faster, select an individual transfer, as it reduces your waiting time up to 3-5 minutes.
Order a transfer from Krakow Airport
Warsaw, the living dialogue of cultures
Situated right at the crossroads of the Western and Eastern Europe, this centuries-old city looks like a resonant, charming dialogue between two contrasting cultures. The old-world monuments and new skyscrapers, noble museums and wild bars, intriguing cultural events and compelling festivals – the City of Chopin definitely exceeds tourists’ expectations. Once in Warsaw, don’t lose the opportunity to visit the Quirky Neon Museum, Copernicus Science Centre, Mausoleum of Struggle and Martyrdom, and Warsaw Uprising Museum. Walk down the Saxon Garden and enjoy the beauty of the Royal Castle, the King Zygmunt's Column, the Market Square, the Palace of Culture and Science, the Barbican, and many other architectural masterpieces. And that’s just the beginning of what we call Warsaw’s cultural heritage.
Train from Krakow Airport to Warsaw
from €42
up to 4 h 21 min
2.5 h - 5.5 h
Couple
Direct trains from Krakow Głowny Osobowy to the city of Warsaw depart every 16 minutes to 1 hour 21 minutes in the daytime. At night, you’ll have to wait for the train up to 4 hours 21 minutes. It will take you from 2 hours 24 minutes to 5 hours 25 minutes to get to the Central Railway Station in Warsaw. The tickets cost from €42. In order to get to the Krakow Glowny central station from John Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice, you should take the Single Shuttle train. They depart every 30 minutes from 5:16 to 12:18 am. It’ll take you 20 minutes to arrive at the station (it will be the fifth out of 143 stops). A one-way ticket costs €2.10.
Trains from Krakow to Warsaw:
ACP Rail's trains
Timetable:
24 hours
Route:
Krakow Głowny Osobowy – Warsaw Central Railway Station
Travel time:
2 h 24 min to 5 h 25 min
Waiting time:
every 16 min to 1 h 21 min in the daytime up to 4 h 21 min at night
Comfort class:
Medium Standard: spacious, noiseless, high speed, space for luggage, air conditioning, Wi-Fi 1st class: air conditioning, power outlets, Wi-Fi, ticket machines, larger seats, picture windows, more luggage space, free tea and coffee
Price:
Standard: from €42 1st class: from €63 Children under 4 y. o. travel for free
Clients:
Single travelers; couples with no kids; companies of young men; tourists with little luggage; businessmen; those who have enough time for waiting
How to find the train platform:
The Krakow Airport train station is situated next to the passenger terminal, behind the multi-story car park. There are several railway ticket offices and the platform for passengers.
From Krakow Airport to Warsaw by bus
from €4.9 to €8.4
up to 3 h
up to 10,5 h
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If you are going to take a bus from Krakow to Warsaw, get ready to travel with changes. There are three regular bus lines from the Airport to MDA Bus Station: 208 and 292 for the daytime and 902 for the night. They depart every 25 minutes and get you to the necessary place in 30 minutes. The tickets cost from €1 for a single trip. From MDA Bus Station, you can get to Warsaw by Flixbus buses. They depart from 00:02 to 21:15 every 10 minutes to 3 hours. The price of tickets varies from €3.9 to €7.4. The trip lasts for 4 hours 50 minutes to 10 hours 25 minutes depending on the route. Some routes imply one change.
Buses from Krakow to Warsaw:
buses 208, 292, and 902, Flixbus buses
Timetable:
from 00:02 to 21:15
Route:
John Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice – MDA Bus Station – Warsaw Centrum or Metro Wilanowska or Warszawa Młociny
Travel time:
4 h 50 min to 10 h 25 min + 30 min
Waiting time:
25 min at the Airport, 10 min to 3 h at the Bus Station
Comfort class:
Medium: spacious, noiseless, high speed, air conditioners, Wi-Fi, space for luggage
Price:
from €3.9 to €7.4 + €1
Clients:
Adults; couples; families with no children; young travelers who want to save some money; tourists with little luggage
How to find a bus:
The bus stop is right at the Airport area. You can buy tickets at the bus stop, at the ticket machine (passenger terminal, arrivals hall, level 0) or directly from the bus driver.
From Krakow to Warsaw by plane
from €28.7
up to 3 h 25 min
50-55 min
Couple
There are some direct flights from Krakow Airport to Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport. The tickets cost from €28.7 for economy seats. You will get to the destination point in 50-55 minutes, which is really fast. Planes leave every 40 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes, from 5:45 to 20:55.
Plane from Krakow to Warsaw:
LOT Polish Airlines
Schedule:
from 5:45 to 20:55
Route:
John Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice – Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport
Travel time:
50-55 min
Waiting time:
40 min to 3 h 25 min
Comfort level:
Economy: clean and spacious compartment, comfortable high seats, snacks and beverages, carry-on baggage
Price:
from €28.7
Clients:
Businessmen; travelers with little luggage; young couples; prosperous tourists
Transfer from Krakow to Warsaw
from €284
5 min
4 h 30 min
Family
If you want to avoid all this fuss with the tickets, waiting time, routes, and schedules, try another good option – an individual transfer from Krakow Airport to any destination in Warsaw. You will get to the hotel, resort, airport, bus station or any other part of the city in 4 hours 30 minutes. The trip for four passengers will cost you from €284. At this, you’ll be able to choose a regular car or minibus, depending on the number of tourists and your personal preferences.
Timetable:
24 h
Route:
Krakow Airport – any location in Warsaw
Travel time:
4 h 30 min
Waiting time:
3-5 min. If you book a transfer beforehand, the vehicle will arrive right on time. The driver can meet you with a nameplate.
Comfort level:
High Taxi: quick; no other passengers; comfortable ride without stops. Transfer: the vehicle comes in advance. No other passengers, no stops. You can order a child safety seat. Free Wi-Fi, air conditioners/heaters, much space for luggage. Fixed price with no additional fees. You can pay both by card and in cash.
Price:
From EUR 284
Clients:
Big families; travelers with small kids; aged tourists; big companies; those who have lots of luggage; night-flight tourists; inexperienced travelers
Car rental in Brussels
from €34
from 1 day
from 1 year
To rent a car without a driver to get from Krakow Airport to Warsaw, you’ll need an IDL, a national license, a passport, and a credit card. Drivers under the age of 25 will pay extra money for lack of experience. Choose companies where basic insurance, taxes, and road tolls are included in the price of car rental per day. It’s better to take photos of a car before a contract is signed. You can rent a car at Krakow Airport.
How to Travel from Krakow to Warsaw?
You can get from Krakow Airport to Warsaw using a wide choice of transport modes. Buses are the cheapest option. Trains are a bit faster than buses. The fastest means of transport is the direct plane to Frederic Chopin Airport. Besides, you can order a private transfer from Krakow to Warsaw, which is both convenient and fast. Have a good holiday!