There are 9 ways to get from Split to Kraków by plane, bus, train, night train, shuttle, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Split Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane SPU - KRK
5h 24mzł 289–892Bus via Žilina
cheapest- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Žilinabus 511801
- Take the bus from Žilina to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus N1291 / ...
21h 30mzł 245–308Bus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus N1283
19h 20mzł 440–700Train
- Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Wien Hbftrain Ec
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
22h 45mzł 1,050–1,633Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Split to Wien Hbfnighttrain En
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
22h 37mzł 1,056–1,609Fly Split Airport to Katowice International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane SPU - KTW
- Take a shuttle bus from Katowice Airport to Kraków Główny Station
6h 10mzł 273–1,093Bus to Zadar Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zemunik Donjibus
- Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane ZAD - KRK
7h 47mzł 324–930Shuttle to Dubrovnik Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Take a shuttle bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
- Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane DBV - KRK
9h 38mDrive 1,095.6 km
- Drive from Split to Krakówcar 1,095.6 km
12h 41mzł 688–994
Split to Kraków by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split to Kraków is to bus via Žilina which costs 240 zł - 310 zł and takes 21h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Kraków is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs 280 zł - 900 zł.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Krakow, MDA Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 19h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Split to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Krakow Glowny via Zagreb Glavni Kol. and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.
The distance between Split and Kraków is 811 km. The road distance is 1095.6 km.
The best way to get from Split to Kraków without a car is to bus which takes 19h 20m and costs 440 zł - 700 zł.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Split to Kraków, including transfers.
Split to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Split to Kraków train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.
The best way to get from Split to Kraków is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs 280 zł - 900 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 440 zł - 700 zł and takes 19h 20m, you could also train, which costs 1 000 zł - 1 700 zł and takes 22h 45m.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Kraków, Poland?
Wizz Air and Air Serbia fly from Split Airport (SPU) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krakow, MDA Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost zł 440–700 and the journey takes 19h 20m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Zadar Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, Thursday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- zł 230–750
Flights from Dubrovnik Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- zł 120–700
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- zł 370–600
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- zł 380–600
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Night train from Split to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- zł 750–1,200
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Krakow, MDA Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- zł 440–700
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Žilina to Krakow, MDA Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- zł 65–100
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Split to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.
Split to Kraków train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Kraków is 1096 km. It takes approximately 12h 41m to drive from Split to Kraków.
Book your Split to Kraków bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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