Bus Krakow – Lviv
from 1,600 ₴when reserved and paid to the driver
6–8 hThe Krakow – Lviv bus covers about 330 km, takes roughly 6–8 h, crossing the border at Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. Tickets start at 1,600 ₴ 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
- 330 km
- Travel time
- 6–8 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
Krakow – Lviv bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:10aeroport, aeroport imeni Yana Pavla II, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1 | 08:25AV "Dvirtsevyi", Pl. Dvirtseva, 1 (1-2 platforma) | 8h 15mintransfers: 1 | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631" |
| 00:45Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 08:10Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 7h 25min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ |
| 01:25Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 10:00Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking) | 8h 35min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 03:25Avtovokzal Krakiv | 11:20Avtostantsiia №8 | 7h 55min | daily | ГОЛДЕН ПЛЮС ТРАНС ТОВ |
| 10:25Zupynka Krakiv (zupynka na vykhodi z terminalu aeroportu), vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho | 20:00Zupynka "Zaliznychnyi vokzal", vulytsia Chernivetska; budynok 11 | 9h 35min | daily | СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ |
| 13:00Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 22:00Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking) | 9h | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 15:35Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II | 23:50Avtostantsiia №8 | 8h 15min | daily | ORIONBUS |
| 17:05Krakow AV, Bosacka, 18 | 01:00Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking) | 7h 55min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 18:00Przystanek Muzeum Armii Krajowej 02, bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu | 02:00AZS "BRSM" | 8h | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Lux Bus |
| 18:31Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 04:00Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 9h 29min | daily | I TRAVEL BUS |
| 19:15Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 04:00Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 8h 45min | daily | I TRAVEL BUS |
| 19:40Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II | 03:30Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 7h 50min | daily | Prosto Bus Plus |
| 20:00Lotnisko Balice, ul. Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1 | 03:50vul. Stryiska, 109 (troleibusna zupynka bilia AS) | 7h 50mintransfers: 1 | daily | Ніколо-Україна |
| 20:30MDA, ul. Bosacka 18 | 04:20vul. Chernivetska, 21 (parkovka bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu) | 7h 50min | daily | Модультранс |
| 21:50Avtovokzal Krakiv | 06:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 8h 10min | daily | OstLines |
| 23:55MDA, ul. Bosacka 18, platformy G | 07:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 7h 5min | daily | Winew |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 8, from 1600 ₴ 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 – Lviv route
The Krakow–Lviv bus runs the return direction — from Poland back into Ukraine. This is a homeward route: labour migrants heading to family, students returning for the holidays, and Krakow's Ukrainian diaspora travelling to see relatives in Lviv. The trip from Lesser Poland to Galicia covers roughly 350 km and includes the Polish–Ukrainian border crossing (Krakovets or Shehyni), where timing depends on the queue and customs, so the full journey usually takes 7–9 hours. You book tickets online and immediately see the departure schedule from Krakow's bus station and the estimated arrival time at Stryiska in Lviv. Polish tourists ride too, discovering Lviv's old town for the first time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Krakow to Lviv?
Roughly 7–9 hours. The distance is about 350 km, but the Polish–Ukrainian border crossing (Krakovets/Shehyni) adds time depending on the queue and customs check. See the exact schedule for your specific departure when you book.
What documents do I need for the trip?
This is an international route with a border crossing, so you need a valid biometric passport. Children need their own travel document and, where required, the relevant consent for travel. A domestic ID alone is not enough.
I'm returning to Ukraine from Poland — is this the route for that?
Yes — this is the reverse direction, Poland → Ukraine. The route is popular with Ukrainians returning home to family, students on holiday, and Krakow's diaspora visiting relatives. It also suits Polish travellers heading to Lviv as tourists.
Where does it depart in Krakow and arrive in Lviv?
Departure is from Krakow's bus station (usually MDA Kraków by the main railway station), arrival at a Lviv bus station (often Stryiska). The exact stop and departure time are shown in the schedule when you book the ticket.
How much is a Krakow – Lviv ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 1,600 ₴ 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 – Lviv route?
The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 00:10, the last at 23:55. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Krakow – Lviv route?
Carriers on this route: EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Львівське АТП-14631", ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ , Pavluks Trans, ГОЛДЕН ПЛЮС ТРАНС ТОВ, СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ, ORIONBUS, Lux Bus, I TRAVEL BUS, Prosto Bus Plus, Ніколо-Україна, Модультранс, OstLines, Winew. The line-up depends on the travel date.