Bus Krakow – Ivano-Frankivsk
from 1,150 ₴when bought online
9–13 hThe Krakow – Ivano-Frankivsk bus covers about 460 km, takes roughly 9–13 h, crossing the border at Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa. Tickets start at 1,150 ₴ when bought online — the exact fare depends on the carrier, the date and the departure time.
- Distance
- 460 km
- Travel time
- 9–13 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
The route goes via
Rzeszów → Przemysl → Lviv → Stryi → Bolekhiv → Dolyna → Kalush
Krakow – Ivano-Frankivsk bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:10aeroport, aeroport imeni Yana Pavla II, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1 | 13:20AS , vul. Horbachevskoho, 14 | 12h 10min | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 00:45Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 11:30Avtostantsiia "Ivano-Frankivsk-2", vulytsia Horbachevskoho; budynok 14A | 9h 45min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ |
| 01:15aeroport, aeroport imeni Yana Pavla II, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1 | 12:00AS , vul. Horbachevskoho, 14 | 9h 45min | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт" |
| 03:30Airport im. Jana Pawła II, ul. Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego, 1 | 16:45Avtostantsiia №2, vulytsia Horbachevskoho, 14 | 12h 15mintransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 05:30Airport im. Jana Pawła II, ul. Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego, 1 | 16:45Avtostantsiia №2, vulytsia Horbachevskoho, 14 | 10h 15mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 10:25Zupynka Krakiv (zupynka na vykhodi z terminalu aeroportu), vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho | 22:40Zupynka "AZS OKKO", vulytsia Halytska; budynok 201 | 11h 15mintransfers: 1 | daily | СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ |
| 10:30Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 22:40Zupynka "AZS OKKO", vulytsia Halytska; budynok 201 | 11h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ |
| 12:30John Paul II Airport, Kapitana Mieczyslaw Medwiecki Street; Building 1. (Glass bus stop No. 2, to the right of the airport exit) | 01:30+1Bus station "Ivano-Frankivsk-2", Horbachevsky Street; building 14A | 12h | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 13:00Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 01:30+1Bus station "Ivano-Frankivsk-2", Horbachevsky Street; building 14A | 11h 30min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 17:25MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18 | 05:00+1Avtostantsiia №2, vul. Horbachevskoho 14-a | 10h 35min | daily | P-Trans |
| 19:10Port lotniczy Kraków-Balice, ul. Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1 | 08:10+1Avtostantsiia №2, vul. Horbachevskoho 14-a | 12h | daily | TurTrans |
| 20:00MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18 | 08:10+1Avtostantsiia №2, vul. Horbachevskoho 14-a | 11h 10min | daily | TurTrans |
| 20:00Lotnisko Balice, ul. Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1 | 07:30+1Avtostantsiia №2, vul. Horbachevskoho 14-a | 10h 30min | daily | Модультранс |
| 20:30MDA, ul. Bosacka 18 | 07:30+1Avtostantsiia №2, vul. Horbachevskoho 14-a | 10h | daily | Модультранс |
| 20:45Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 10:00+1Ivano-Frankivsk Railway Station, Pryvokzalna Street; Building 1 | 12h 15mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 23:40Lotnisko Balice, ul. Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1 | 10:35+1AC 2, vul. Horbachevskoho, 14 | 9h 55min | daily | Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-14. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Krakow – Ivano-Frankivsk route
The Kraków – Ivano-Frankivsk bus links Lesser Poland with the gateway to the Carpathian foothills. The roughly 460 km trip takes 10–13 hours: coaches follow the A4 motorway to the Korczowa – Krakivets border crossing, then through Lviv and on via Halych or Stryi. There are late-evening and daytime departures — the overnight service reaches Frankivsk before lunch. You board at Kraków MDA coach station on Bosacka Street or beside the Balice airport terminal, so the route also suits travellers who have just flown into Kraków. Most services arrive at the Ivano-Frankivsk-2 bus station on Horbachevskoho Street, a short ride from the centre and the railway station.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the trip from Kraków to Ivano-Frankivsk?
Roughly 10–13 hours over about 460 km. The queue at the Ukrainian-Polish border affects the journey time the most.
Where does the bus leave from in Kraków?
Some services start at Kraków MDA coach station, others beside the Kraków-Balice airport terminal. The exact boarding point is listed for each service in the search results.
Are there direct services without a change?
Yes, most services run without a change. Some options switch coaches in Lviv — this is marked on the service card.
How much is a Krakow – Ivano-Frankivsk ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 1,150 ₴ when bought online; 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 – Ivano-Frankivsk route?
The typical schedule has up to 16 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 – Ivano-Frankivsk route?
Carriers on this route: EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631", ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ, EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт", ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС», СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ, Pavluks Trans, P-Trans, TurTrans, Модультранс, Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS. The line-up depends on the travel date.