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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Krakow

Composite routes from Istanbul to Krakow

Cheapest
18 h 6 min
Car
1826 km.
from $100
Fastest
2 h 29 min
Plane
Other
9 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
1223 km.
from $142.12
34 h 45 min
1224 km.
from $170.22
38 h 24 min
1224 km.
from $212.63
28 h 47 min
1224 km.
from $111.70
33 h 16 min
Bus, Train
1223 km.
from $147.13
37 h 56 min
1224 km.
from $220.70

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$318.46
Plane from Istanbul to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.50–$343.94

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$331.20

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to John
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70
Plane from Istanbul to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$573.24

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$292.99

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Istanbul to John
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70
Plane from Istanbul to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$573.24

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Krakow,
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.12–$45.86
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București,
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$82.80
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Katowice,
Ave. Duration:
25h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$140.12–$203.82
Bus from Katowice, Bus Station Sadowa to Krakow,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Krakow,
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.22–$53.50

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$54.78–$76.43

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Email:
Website:
sindbad.pl/en/home
Bus from Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station to Kraków
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$101.91

Ecolines (Autolux)

Phone:
+380 44 594 9010
Email:
Website:
ecolines.net/ua/ru
Bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Krakow,
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$9.55

Luks Istanbul

Phone:
+90544 210 2535
Website:
luksistanbul.com/
Bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Khmelnytskyi
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$108.28

Gunsel

Phone:
+380 (93) 320-44-44
Email:
Website:
gunsel.ua/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dvirtsevyi
Ave. Duration:
25h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$127.39

Balbuss

Phone:
062 8103637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057679080788
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.39

Siamos Tours

Phone:
0030 2108219900
Email:
Website:
siamostours.com/el/epikoinonia/
Bus from Novi Sad to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$20.38–$24.20

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$61.15–$191.08

TransTempo

Phone:
+38 (067) 467-44-00
Email:
Website:
transtempo.ua/
Bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Krakow,
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.59

AGAT

Phone:
+48 (81) 884 41 09
Email:
Website:
agat.eu/
Bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Krakow,
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.12

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 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$108.28

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
18h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$127.39

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Przemysl Glowny to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$42.04

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Byala
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$32.80
Train from Byala to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.31–$5.48

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Katowice to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.83–$17.83
Train from Przemysl Glowny to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$22.93

Polregio

Phone:
(+48) 22 474 00 44
Email:
Website:
polregio.pl/pl/
Train from Katowice to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.10–$7.64

Ukrainian Railways (UZ)

Phone:
+38 (044) 309-70-01
Email:
Website:
uz.gov.ua/en/
Train from Lviv to Przemysl
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.76–$54.78

Koleje Śląskie

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kraków is to bus which costs $103.26 - $141.30 and takes 34h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kraków is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $130.43 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Kraków?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Kraków station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Krakow, MDA Bus Station via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Kraków?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Krakow Glowny via Halkali, Byala, Bucuresti Nord and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 18m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kraków?

The distance between Istanbul and Kraków is 1254 km. The road distance is 1713.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kraków without a car is to bus which takes 34h 45m and costs $103.26 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Istanbul to Kraków, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kraków bus from?

Istanbul to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kraków train from?

Istanbul to Kraków train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Kraków?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kraków is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $130.43 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $141.30 and takes 34h 45m.

Where does the Istanbul to Kraków bus arrive?

Istanbul to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kraków?

Kraków is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 07:24 in Istanbul and 05:24 in Kraków.

Where does the Istanbul to Kraków train arrive?

Istanbul to Kraków train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Byala station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Kraków?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kraków is 1713 km. It takes approximately 18h 18m to drive from Istanbul to Kraków.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kraków?

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