Bus Ivano-Frankivsk – Krakow
This route is available for reservation with payment to the driver on boarding.
The Ivano-Frankivsk – Krakow bus covers about 420 km, takes roughly 9–13 h, crossing the border at Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance.
- Distance
- 420 km
- Travel time
- 9–13 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
Ivano-Frankivsk – Krakow bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:15Zupynka "AZS OKKO", vulytsia Halytska; budynok 201 | 15:40Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 10h 25min | daily | СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ |
| 09:45Avtostantsiia №2, vul. Horbachevskoho 14-a, mizhnarodni platformy | 20:00MDA, ul. Bosacka 18 | 10h 15min | daily | ІВ АВТО |
| 10:00Avtovokzal-2, ul. Horbachevskoho, 14-a | 21:30Aeroport Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1 | 11h 30min | Sun | NIKOLO s.r.o. |
| 10:30Avtostantsiia №2, vul. Horbachevskoho 14-a | 23:00AZS Orlen, ul. Olszanicka, 174 (bilia aeroportu) | 12h 30min | Wed | Real Travel Express |
| 10:50Avtostantsiia №2, vul. Horbachevskoho 14-a | 19:25MDA, ul. Bosacka 18 | 8h 35min | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Sultan Travel |
| 11:45Avtovokzal-2, ul. Horbachevskoho, 14-a | 23:00Aeroport Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1 | 11h 15min | Wed | NIKOLO s.r.o. |
| 12:00Avtostantsiia 2, vul. Horbachevskoho, 14 | 22:30Navproty terminalu prylotu (avtobusni zupynky) | 10h 30min | Tue, Thu, Fri | Бас Транс Інтернешнл ТОВ (PINCHUKTRAVEL) |
| 12:25Avtostantsiia "Ivano-Frankivsk-2", vulytsia Horbachevskoho; budynok 14A | 01:55Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 13h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | СТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП |
| 12:30Avtostantsiia "Ivano-Frankivsk-2", vulytsia Horbachevskoho; budynok 14A | 03:40Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 15h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | СТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП |
| 13:20AC 2, vul. Horbachevskoho, 14 , platf. 8-9 | 02:30Lotnisko Balice, ul. Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1 | 13h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS |
| 14:30Avtostantsiia №2, vul. Horbachevskoho 14-a | 03:15MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18 | 12h 45min | daily | TurTrans |
| 15:20AS , vul. Horbachevskoho, 14 | 02:30AS, vul. Bosiatska, 18 | 11h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 16:00Avtostantsiia №2, vul. Horbachevskoho 14-a | 02:00Port lotniczy Kraków-Balice, ul. Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1 | 10h | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Royal Express |
| 17:00AS , vul. Horbachevskoho, 14 | 06:30AS, vul. Bosiatska, 18 | 13h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт" |
| 17:20Avtostantsiia №2, vul. Horbachevskoho 14-a | 03:00MDA, ul. Bosacka 18 | 9h 40min | Wed, Fri, Sun | Модультранс |
| 23:20Avtostantsiia "Ivano-Frankivsk-2", vulytsia Horbachevskoho; budynok 14A | 09:30Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 10h 10mintransfers: 1 | Tue, Thu, Sat | ПП ТЕРНВОЯЖ |
Cheapest departure in the next 30 days — 2026-08-04, from 2100 ₴.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-07-21. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Ivano-Frankivsk – Krakow route
The Ivano-Frankivsk – Krakow bus links the capital of the Prykarpattia region with the largest city in southern Poland via a short, direct route. The road runs through the Lviv region to a crossing on the Ukrainian-Polish border, then continues along the A4 motorway to Krakow. Passengers include seasonal workers heading to jobs in Lesser Poland, students at Krakow's universities, families visiting relatives, and travellers bound for Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK), a major low-cost hub. Because the route is direct, in demand and relatively short, tickets are sold as a reservation: you lock in a seat online in advance and pay the driver in cash on boarding — online card payment is not available on this route yet. Check the current schedule and pick a convenient departure date.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the trip from Ivano-Frankivsk to Krakow?
Roughly 9–13 hours over about 420 km. Most of the time is spent on the A4 motorway, with the difference in duration coming from the queue at the border checkpoint and the number of stops on a given service.
How do I pay — online or to the driver?
This route offers reservation with payment to the driver at boarding — online card payment is not available. Reserve your seat in advance on the site, then pay the fare in cash directly on the bus.
What documents do I need to travel to Poland?
You need a valid biometric international passport to cross the border. Ukrainian citizens can enter Poland visa-free within the permitted stay period. Check your document's validity in advance.
How do I get to Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK)?
Krakow-Balice Airport sits just a few kilometres from the city centre. Many Ivano-Frankivsk – Krakow services stop right by the terminal, so passengers flying onward can get off there without an extra transfer.