Route guide

Krakow → Bucharest

780 km · Poland to Romania · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €28+ by bus

How to travel from Krakow to Bucharest

There are 4 ways to travel between Krakow and Bucharest — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€62–180

Duration: 6h 30m

via PKP Intercity, CFR Călători

~11 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€28–75

Duration: 11h 8m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~22 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€66–214

Duration: 3h 32m

via Ryanair, easyJet, LOT

~122 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€94–172

Duration: 8h 40m

~133 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Krakow and Bucharest highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 780 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Poland into Romania. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Krakow to Bucharest — every option in detail

Krakow to Bucharest by train

Trains link Krakow (Poland) and Bucharest (Romania) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 6h 30m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include PKP Intercity, CFR Călători.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €62 to €180. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 11 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 122 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~111 kg on this distance.

Krakow to Bucharest by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Krakow and Bucharest with a typical journey of 11h 8m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €28 when booked in advance, rising to €75 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Krakow to Bucharest by flight

Flights between Krakow and Bucharest take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 32m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, LOT.

Typical fare range is €66–214. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 122 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Krakow to Bucharest by car

The driving distance from Krakow to Bucharest is approximately 897 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 8h 40m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €94–172 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Poland–Romania border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 133 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Krakow and Bucharest is approximately 780 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

↔ Reverse: Bucharest to Krakow All routes from Krakow All routes to Bucharest