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Fourteen ways to Travel from Smolensk to Krakow

Composite routes from Smolensk to Krakow

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Wroclaw
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$292.99
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Leoš
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$305.73
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$52.23–$343.94

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Rzeszów–Jasionka
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$394.90
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Wroclaw
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$547.76

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$496.81
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Wroclaw
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$496.81

Scandinavian Airlines

Website:
flysas.com/
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Wroclaw
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$394.90

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$242.03
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$547.76

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Warsaw
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$471.33
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Rzeszów–Jasionka
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$343.94
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Wroclaw
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Leoš
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$331.20
Plane from Vilnius International Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$547.76

Belavia Belarusian Airlines

Website:
belavia.by/
Plane from Sheremetyevo International Airport to Brest
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$369.42–$1,082.78

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Warsaw, Chopin Airport to Krakow,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.30–$40.76

Minsktrans

Phone:
+375-17-251-14-11
Website:
minsktrans.by/
Bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$4.97–$44.59
Bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Warsaw
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$49.68

Intercars Europe

Phone:
+375 (29) 643 70 22
Website:
intercars-tickets.com/
Bus from Smolensk to Minsk
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$49.68
Bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Vilnius
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$59.87

Visit Tour

Phone:
+375 (29) 148-41-31
Website:
vt.by
Bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to MDA
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$70.06

Infobus BY

Website:
infobus.by/bus
Bus from Mogilev Bus station to Minsk
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$42.04

Mogilev Bus Terminal

Phone:
+375 222 62-58-08
Website:
avtovokzal-mogilev.by/
Bus from Smolensk to Mogilev
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.70

Train operators

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$108.28

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Rzeszow Glowny to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$31.85

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Terespol to Warszawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$21.66
Train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$24.20
Train from Katowice to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.83–$17.83
Train from Naleczow to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$24.20
Train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$22.93
Train from Rzeszow Glowny to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.10–$20.38
Train from Wroclaw Glowny to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$22.93

Belarusian Railway (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
105
Website:
rw.by/
Train from Minsk Pas to Brest
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

Belarusian Railway (BCh)

Phone:
105
Website:
rw.by/
Train from Smolensk to Minsk
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$53.50
Train from Minsk Pas to Brest
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$54.78
Train from Smolensk to Brest
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$76.43
Train from Smolensk to Moscow
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.30–$59.87

Belarusian Railway (БЧ)

Phone:
105
Website:
rw.by/
Train from Minsk Pas to Brest
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.69–$7.64

UAB LTG Link

Phone:
+370 700 55 111
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$25.48
Train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$25.48

Russian Railways (РЖД)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
eng.rzd.ru/
Train from Smolensk to Minsk
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$33.12
Train from Smolensk to Moscow
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$36.94

Russian Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
rzd.ru/
Train from Smolensk to Minsk
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93
Train from Smolensk to Moscow
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$29.30

Polregio

Phone:
(+48) 22 474 00 44
Website:
polregio.pl/pl/
Train from Katowice to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.10–$7.64
Train from Terespol to Naleczow
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01
Train from Rzeszow Glowny to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$11.46

LEO Express

Phone:
+420 220 311 700
Website:
leoexpress.com/de
Train from Studenka to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$24.20

Koleje Śląskie

Phone:
+48 32 428 88 88
Website:
kolejeslaskie.com/en/
Train from Katowice to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.48–$7.64

Russian Railways (RZhD)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
eng.rzd.ru/
Train from Smolensk to Minsk
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.12–$89.17
Train from Minsk Pas to Brest
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.12–$89.17
Train from Smolensk to Brest
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.04–$108.28
Train from Smolensk to Moscow
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.67–$89.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Smolensk to Kraków is to train via Minsk which costs $54.35 - $184.78 and takes 15h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Smolensk to Kraków is to drive which takes 12h 31m and costs $163.04 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Smolensk and Kraków?

No, there is no direct bus from Smolensk to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Smolensk and arriving at MDA dworzec autobusowy via Minsk Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.

How far is it from Smolensk to Kraków?

The distance between Smolensk and Kraków is 1181 km. The road distance is 1172.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Smolensk to Kraków without a car is to train via Minsk which takes 15h 21m and costs $54.35 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 15h 21m to get from Smolensk to Kraków, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Smolensk to Kraków bus from?

Smolensk to Kraków bus services, operated by Intercars Europe, depart from Smolensk station.

Train or bus from Smolensk to Kraków?

The best way to get from Smolensk to Kraków is to train via Minsk which takes 15h 21m and costs $54.35 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $51.09 - $103.26 and takes 21h 10m.

Where does the Smolensk to Kraków bus arrive?

Smolensk to Kraków bus services, operated by Intercars Europe, arrive at Minsk Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Smolensk and Kraków?

Kraków is 2h behind Smolensk. It is currently 15:33 in Smolensk and 13:33 in Kraków.

Can I drive from Smolensk to Kraków?

Yes, the driving distance between Smolensk to Kraków is 1172 km. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Smolensk to Kraków.

Where can I stay near Kraków?

There are 4611+ hotels available in Kraków. Prices start at $49.77 per night.
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