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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kraków to Zurich

Composite routes from Kraków to Zurich

Cheapest
10 h 42 min
Car
1244 km.
from $68
Other
16 h 8 min
886 km.
from $150.89
5 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
885 km.
from $216.99

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$532.61

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$65.22–$103.26

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$97.83

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Krakow Glowny to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
9h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$29.35

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Kraków to Zurich is to train which costs $81.52 - $141.30 and takes 16h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kraków to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Kraków to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $108.70 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Kraków and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Krakow, MDA Bus Station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Kraków and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

How far is it from Kraków to Zurich?

The distance between Kraków and Zurich is 897 km. The road distance is 1231.5 km.

How do I travel from Kraków to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Kraków to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 16h 8m and costs $81.52 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Kraków to Zurich?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Kraków to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Zurich bus from?

Kraków to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Zurich train from?

Kraków to Zurich train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.

Train, bus or fly from Kraków to Zurich?

The best way to get from Kraków to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $108.70 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $81.52 - $141.30 and takes 16h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 18h 35m.

Where does the Kraków to Zurich bus arrive?

Kraków to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Kraków to Zurich train arrive?

Kraków to Zurich train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kraków to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Kraków to Zurich is 1232 km. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Kraków to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Kraków to Zurich?

Book your Kraków to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kraków to Zurich?

Book your Kraków to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.
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