Bus Kropyvnytskyi – Krakow
from 2,871 ₴when reserved and paid to the driver
17–25 hThe Kropyvnytskyi – Krakow bus covers about 1140 km, takes roughly 17–25 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 2,871 ₴ 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
- 1140 km
- Travel time
- 17–25 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
Kropyvnytskyi – Krakow bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:10Avtovokzal, Oleksandriiske shose, 1 | 23:10Navproty terminalu prylotu (avtobusni zupynky) | 22htransfers: 1 | daily | D.M.D. Group |
| 03:00Автовокзал "Кропивницький", Олександрійське шосе; будинок 1 | 22:20John Paul II Airport, Kapitana Mieczyslaw Medwiecki Street; Building 1. (Glass bus stop No. 2, to the right of the airport exit) | 19h 20mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 08:30Avtovokzal Kropyvnytskyi | 06:00Avtovokzal Krakiv | 21h 30min | daily | BTA BUS |
| 08:30Avtovokzal Kropyvnytskyi | 06:00Avtovokzal Krakiv | 21h 30min | daily | Prosto Bus Plus |
| 08:50Zupynka "Mahazyn Rybak", vulytsia Romana Shukhevycha | 09:15Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 24h 25mintransfers: 1 | daily | PAN-BUS |
| 09:25AS Oleksandrivske shose, 1 | 08:00DW.MDA ul. Bosacka, 18 | 22h 35mintransfers: 1 | daily | Caznatrans |
| 09:30Avtovokzal Kropyvnytskyi | 07:00Avtovokzal Krakiv | 21h 30min | daily | ORIONBUS |
| 10:00Зупинка біля магазину Спутник Кропивницький (район старого автовокзалу біля дендропарку), вулиця Тельнова 2 А | 08:35John Paul II Airport, Kapitana Mieczyslaw Medwiecki Street; Building 1. (Glass bus stop No. 2, to the right of the airport exit) | 22h 35mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 11:45Avtovokzal, Oleksandriiske shose 1 | 07:50MDA, ul. Bosacka 18, poverkh G, platformy 1-7 | 20h 5mintransfers: 1 | daily | MyWay |
| 16:00Зупинка біля магазину Спутник Кропивницький (район старого автовокзалу біля дендропарку), вулиця Тельнова 2 А | 13:20John Paul II Airport, Kapitana Mieczyslaw Medwiecki Street; Building 1. (Glass bus stop No. 2, to the right of the airport exit) | 21h 20mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 17:30Avtovokzal Kropyvnytskyi | 14:15Avtovokzal Krakiv | 20h 45min | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | TOURUKRAINE |
| 18:10Автовокзал "Кропивницький", Олександрійське шосе; будинок 1 | 13:20John Paul II Airport, Kapitana Mieczyslaw Medwiecki Street; Building 1. (Glass bus stop No. 2, to the right of the airport exit) | 19h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 20:50Avtovokzal Kropyvnytskyi | 22:00Avtovokzal Krakiv | 25h 10min | daily | MONOBUS |
| 20:50Avtovokzal Kropyvnytskyi, Oleksandriiske shose; budynok 1 | 15:40Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 18h 50mintransfers: 1 | daily | СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ |
| 21:40Avtovokzal Kropyvnytskyi | 15:05Avtovokzal Krakiv | 17h 25min | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 23:00Avtovokzal, Oleksandriiske shose 1, platformy 1-4 | 20:30MDA, ul. Bosacka 18, platformy G | 21h 30min | daily | Winew |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 8, from 2871 ₴ 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 Kropyvnytskyi – Krakow route
The Kropyvnytskyi–Krakow bus covers about 1140 km and 17–25 hours from central Ukraine to the capital of Lesser Poland. Krakow draws students, service and construction workers and tourists, so people use this route for study, work and visiting relatives. There is no direct train, so the bus is the main option without arranging connections yourself; that said, more than half of trips include a change, already built into the itinerary. Boarding in Kropyvnytskyi is at the bus station at 1 Oleksandriiske highway or at the stop by a shop at 2A Telnova street, in the old bus station area near the arboretum. Trips cross the border at Krakivets – Korczowa or Yahodyn – Dorohusk. In Krakow the drop-off is at the bus station at 18 Bosacka street or at John Paul II Airport — handy if a flight follows.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the trip from Kropyvnytskyi to Krakow?
From 17 to 25 hours over about 1140 km. The spread depends on the border queue and on whether the trip is direct or has a change.
Where does the bus leave from in Kropyvnytskyi?
From the bus station at 1 Oleksandriiske highway or from the stop by a shop at 2A Telnova street, near the arboretum. The exact point for your trip is shown in the trip details.
Can I get to Krakow airport?
Yes, some trips drop off at John Paul II Airport, at glass stop No. 2 to the right of the exit. The rest arrive at the bus station at 18 Bosacka street. Entering Poland requires a valid passport.
How much is a Kropyvnytskyi – Krakow ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 2,871 ₴ 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 Kropyvnytskyi – Krakow route?
The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 01:10, the last at 23:00. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Kropyvnytskyi – Krakow route?
Carriers on this route: D.M.D. Group, Pavluks Trans, BTA BUS, Prosto Bus Plus, PAN-BUS, Caznatrans, ORIONBUS, MyWay, TOURUKRAINE, MONOBUS, СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ, ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс, Winew. The line-up depends on the travel date.