Bus Krakow – Chernivtsi
from 2,100 ₴when reserved and paid to the driver
11–14 hThe Krakow – Chernivtsi bus covers about 620 km, takes roughly 11–14 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. Tickets start at 2,100 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver — the exact fare depends on the carrier, the date and the departure time. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
- Distance
- 620 km
- Travel time
- 11–14 h
Krakow – Chernivtsi bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:10aeroport, aeroport imeni Yana Pavla II, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1 | 16:20AV, vul. Holovna, 219 | 16h 10mintransfers: 1 | Wed, Sun | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 00:30MDA, ul. Bosacka 18, st. G1-G6 | 12:40Avtovokzal, vul. Holovna 219 | 12h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | TocoBUS |
| 00:45Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 16:05Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" (Chernivtsi-1), vulytsia Holovna; budynok 219 | 15h 20min | Wed, Sat | ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ |
| 01:10Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 16:05Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" (Chernivtsi-1), vulytsia Holovna; budynok 219 | 14h 55min | Wed, Sat | ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ |
| 03:30Airport im. Jana Pawła II, ul. Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego, 1 | 19:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vul. Holovna, 219 | 15h 50mintransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 04:30AZS "ORLEN", ul. Olszanicka 174 (bilia aeroportu) | 17:00AZS "Okko" vul. Halytskyi shliakh 48 | 12h 30min | Mon | Gorzhovskyi Travel |
| 12:30John Paul II Airport, Kapitana Mieczyslaw Medwiecki Street; Building 1. (Glass bus stop No. 2, to the right of the airport exit) | 08:20"Central" bus station (Chernivtsi-1), Holovna Street; building 219 | 19h 50mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 15:20Airport im. Jana Pawła II, ul. Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego, 1 | 08:50Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vul. Holovna, 219 | 17h 30mintransfers: 1 | Tue | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 16:10Dworzec autobusowy, ul. Bosacka, 18 | 08:50Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vul. Holovna, 219 | 16h 40mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Thu | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 17:25MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18 | 07:30Avtovokzal, vul. Holovna 219 | 14h 5min | daily | P-Trans |
| 20:00MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18 | 11:15Avtostantsiia №1, vul. Holovna, 219 | 15h 15mintransfers: 1 | daily | TurTrans |
| 20:30MDA, ul. Bosacka 18 | 10:50Avtostantsiia №1, vul. Holovna 219 | 14h 20mintransfers: 1 | daily | Модультранс |
| 21:50Avtovokzal Krakiv | 14:50Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" (Chernivtsi-1) | 17h | daily | MONOBUS |
| 22:00Navproty terminalu prylotu (avtobusni zupynky) | 14:30Avtovokzal, vul. Holovna, 219 | 16h 30min | Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Бас Транс Інтернешнл ТОВ (PINCHUKTRAVEL) |
| 23:15Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II | 14:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" (Chernivtsi-1) | 14h 45min | Tue, Thu, Sat | ПП ТЕРНВОЯЖ |
| 23:40Lotnisko Balice, ul. Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1 | 14:10AS, vul. Holovna, 219 | 14h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 8, from 2100 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-09-24. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Krakow – Chernivtsi route
The Krakow to Chernivtsi coach covers roughly 620 kilometres in 11 to 14 hours and mostly carries Bukovyna locals heading home — students on a break, seasonal workers returning to their families, anyone wrapping up a stint in Poland. Departures usually leave from the MDA bus terminal on Bosacka Street or stops near Kraków Główny, then the route runs east through the Lviv region all the way to Chernivtsi, with drop-off at the central bus station on Holovna Street.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Krakow to Chernivtsi?
The trip takes 11 to 14 hours depending on the border queue and stops along the way. The distance is about 620 kilometres.
What documents do I need to cross the border?
This is an international route, so you need a valid passport or a biometric ID card. The border is crossed at Krakovets–Korczowa or Yahodyn–Dorohusk.
Where does the bus leave in Krakow and arrive in Chernivtsi?
Departure is usually from the MDA bus terminal on Bosacka Street or stops near Kraków Główny. Arrival is at the central bus station in Chernivtsi on Holovna Street.
Are there overnight buses on this route?
Yes, some departures leave in the evening and travel through the night so you arrive in Chernivtsi in the morning. Exact departure times are shown when you select a ticket.
How much is a Krakow – Chernivtsi ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 2,100 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver; the exact fare depends on the carrier and the date. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
How many buses run on the Krakow – Chernivtsi route?
The typical schedule has up to 12 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 00:10, the last at 23:40. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Krakow – Chernivtsi route?
Carriers on this route: EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631", TocoBUS, ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ , ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС», Gorzhovskyi Travel, Pavluks Trans, P-Trans, TurTrans, Модультранс, MONOBUS, Бас Транс Інтернешнл ТОВ (PINCHUKTRAVEL), ПП ТЕРНВОЯЖ, Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS. The line-up depends on the travel date.