Bus Lviv – Krakow
from 1,000 ₴when bought online
6–12 hUpcoming buses Lviv – Krakow
Live prices and seatsRoute at a glance
The Lviv – Krakow bus takes 6–12 h, usually about 9 h (330 km, via Przemysl and Rzeszów). Up to 16 trips a day by 12 carriers, tickets from 1,000 ₴.
- on the road
- 6–12 h
- when bought online
- from 1,000 ₴
- trips a day
- up to 16
- carriers
- 12
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. The first bus leaves at 00:20, the last at 23:55. 12 of 16 trips run overnight.
Return trip: Krakow – Lviv · from 1,000 ₴Lviv – Krakow bus schedule
- 00:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi"05:50Avtovokzal Krakiv
6h 30min · daily · OstLines
- 04:00Avtostantsiia №810:30Avtovokzal Krakiv
7h 30min · daily · ORIONBUS
- 08:10Tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal (platna parkovka), vulytsia Chernivetska; budynok 2115:40Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1
8h 30min · daily · СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ
- 14:50Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 122:15Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1
8h 25min · daily · I TRAVEL BUS
- 15:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Stryiska; budynok 10923:00Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1
8h 40min · Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ
- 15:30Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking)22:20John Paul II Airport, Kapitana Mieczyslaw Medwiecki Street; Building 1. (Glass bus stop No. 2, to the right of the airport exit)
7h 50min · daily · Pavluks Trans
- 16:00pl. Dvirtseva, 1, Parkinh zaliznychnoho vokzalu00:00+1ul. Medweckiego 1 (Parkovka P1), Lotnisko Krakow-Balice
9h · daily · TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо
- 16:15AS, vul. Stryiska, 109, platf. 7-902:30+1Lotnisko Balice, ul. Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1
11h 15min · daily · Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS
- 16:45AS, pl. Dvirtseva, 1, platf. vilna02:30+1Lotnisko Balice, ul. Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1
10h 45min · daily · Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS
- 18:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 10903:15+1MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18
10h 15min · daily · TurTrans
- 19:00Avtovokzal «Dvirtsevyi», pl. Dvirtseva, 103:15+1MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18
9h 15min · daily · TurTrans
- 20:30vul. Stryiska 109 (troleibusna zupynka bilia shlahbaumu)03:00+1MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18
7h 30min · daily · P-Trans
- 21:00vul. Chernivetska, 21 (parkovka bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu)03:00+1MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18
7h · daily · P-Trans
- 21:45AV "Dvirtsevyi", Pl. Dvirtseva, 1 (1-2 platforma)06:30+1Krakiv AS, vul. Bosiatska, 18
9h 45min · daily · EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт"
- 22:30Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 106:20+1Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1
8h 50min · daily · PAN-BUS
transfers: 1
- 23:55Zupynka bilia avtovokzalu05:50+1Avtovokzal Krakiv
6h 55min · daily · OstLines
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 05:50Avtovokzal Krakiv | 6h 30min | daily | OstLines |
| 04:00Avtostantsiia №8 | 10:30Avtovokzal Krakiv | 7h 30min | daily | ORIONBUS |
| 08:10Tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal (platna parkovka), vulytsia Chernivetska; budynok 21 | 15:40Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 8h 30min | daily | СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ |
| 14:50Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 22:15Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 8h 25min | daily | I TRAVEL BUS |
| 15:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Stryiska; budynok 109 | 23:00Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 8h 40min | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ |
| 15:30Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking) | 22:20John Paul II Airport, Kapitana Mieczyslaw Medwiecki Street; Building 1. (Glass bus stop No. 2, to the right of the airport exit) | 7h 50min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 16:00pl. Dvirtseva, 1, Parkinh zaliznychnoho vokzalu | 00:00+1ul. Medweckiego 1 (Parkovka P1), Lotnisko Krakow-Balice | 9h | daily | TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо |
| 16:15AS, vul. Stryiska, 109, platf. 7-9 | 02:30+1Lotnisko Balice, ul. Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1 | 11h 15min | daily | Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS |
| 16:45AS, pl. Dvirtseva, 1, platf. vilna | 02:30+1Lotnisko Balice, ul. Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1 | 10h 45min | daily | Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS |
| 18:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 03:15+1MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18 | 10h 15min | daily | TurTrans |
| 19:00Avtovokzal «Dvirtsevyi», pl. Dvirtseva, 1 | 03:15+1MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18 | 9h 15min | daily | TurTrans |
| 20:30vul. Stryiska 109 (troleibusna zupynka bilia shlahbaumu) | 03:00+1MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18 | 7h 30min | daily | P-Trans |
| 21:00vul. Chernivetska, 21 (parkovka bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu) | 03:00+1MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18 | 7h | daily | P-Trans |
| 21:45AV "Dvirtsevyi", Pl. Dvirtseva, 1 (1-2 platforma) | 06:30+1Krakiv AS, vul. Bosiatska, 18 | 9h 45min | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт" |
| 22:30Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 06:20+1Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 8h 50mintransfers: 1 | daily | PAN-BUS |
| 23:55Zupynka bilia avtovokzalu | 05:50+1Avtovokzal Krakiv | 6h 55min | daily | OstLines |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-13. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Lviv – Krakow route
The Lviv–Krakow bus is one of the busiest short international runs: roughly 330 km covered in 6–8 hours, the spread driven mostly by the queue at the Shehyni–Medyka or Krakivets–Korczowa border crossing. It carries students enrolled at Polish universities, seasonal workers, and travellers heading to Krakow Balice airport for budget connections. The route passes through Przemyśl, then follows the A4 motorway to the MDA bus station by Krakow's main railway terminal. Check the schedule before you travel: carriers run both daytime and overnight departures, letting you time the crossing for a quieter window.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Lviv to Krakow?
The trip takes 6–8 hours over about 330 km. The exact duration depends mainly on the border queue (Shehyni–Medyka or Krakivets–Korczowa), which can add one to two hours on busy days. Overnight departures usually clear the crossing faster.
What documents do I need to travel to Poland?
You need a valid biometric international passport to cross the border. Children require their own travel document. Keep your passport handy at the checkpoint for border and customs control — it speeds up your time in the queue.
Are there overnight buses from Lviv to Krakow?
Yes, carriers run both daytime and overnight departures. Night buses are handy because the border is usually less congested after dark, and you arrive in Krakow in the morning. Check the live schedule when picking your date.
Where does the bus depart and where does it arrive in Krakow?
Departure is typically from Lviv bus station, with arrival at the MDA Bus Station next to Krakow's main railway terminal, an easy hop to the centre or Balice airport. The exact boarding address is shown on your ticket.
How much is a Lviv – Krakow ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 1,000 ₴ 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 Lviv – Krakow route?
The typical schedule has up to 16 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 00:20, the last at 23:55. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Lviv – Krakow route?
Carriers on this route: OstLines, ORIONBUS, СХІДНО-ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКА ПОДОРОЖ, I TRAVEL BUS, ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ, Pavluks Trans, TRANSTEMPO/ТрансТемпо, Travel Bus / MBus / PREXBUS, TurTrans, P-Trans, EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт", PAN-BUS. The line-up depends on the travel date.
How do I return a Lviv – Krakow ticket?
A ticket bought online is returned on the order page in your account; one ordered as a guest, through our support team. How much comes back depends on the carrier’s rules and the time left before departure — you see the amount before you confirm. A reservation paid to the driver can be cancelled free of charge.
How much luggage can I take on the Lviv – Krakow bus?
The carrier sets the luggage allowance: usually one suitcase in the hold and hand luggage in the cabin. The exact terms are in the trip details, and extra luggage, where the carrier sells it, can be added at checkout.