Cheap bus tickets from Kiev to Kraków
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Kiev to Kraków Bus Schedule
Bus from Kiev to Kraków: Journey Information
There are 14 intercity buses per day from Kiev to Kraków. Traveling by bus from Kiev to Kraków usually takes around 19 hours, but the fastest Sindbad bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 468 mi (753 km) |
| Shortest duration | 15h 30m |
| Cheapest price | SEK 455.99 |
| Trips per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | Sindbad |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Kiev to Kraków?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Kiev to Kraków that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Sindbad usually offers more choice, with 8 scheduled trips per day.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 8 trips from Kyiv to Krakow, and usually makes the trip in about 18 hours and 51 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Sindbad is a Polish bus company that began its service in 1983. Its fleet of over 120 modern, comfortable coaches connects destinations across Europe. Passengers have access to onboard Wi-Fi and entertainment, air conditioning, restrooms, and beverages. A Sindbad trip to Krakow departing from Kyiv usually takes 19 hours and 7 minutes, and most trips arrive at ul. Bosacka 18 in Krakow.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Kiev to Kraków
The bus takes an average of 19 hours to cover the 468 miles from Kiev to Kraków. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Kiev to Kraków for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Kiev to Kraków, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Kiev?
Main departure station: Kyiv Bus Station Tsentralnyi
Buses to Kraków leave from 4 stations in Kyiv.
All bus stations in Kiev:
Kyiv Bus Station Tsentralnyi
Druzhby Narodiv Blvd
Prospekt Peremogy, 142
Kiev Symona Petlyury St
Where does the bus arrive in Kraków?
Main arrival station: ul. Bosacka 18
Buses arrive in Kraków at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Kraków:
ul. Bosacka 18
Krakow Balice Airport Arrivals Terminal
Krakow Czyzyny Bus Station
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Kraków to Kiev?
Search Bus Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.