Bus Lviv – Krakow
from 1,615 ₴
6–8 hThe Lviv – Krakow 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.
- Distance
- 330 km
- Travel time
- 6–8 h
- Border crossing
- Yahodyn – Dorohusk, Krakivets – Korczowa
Lviv – Krakow bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:20vul. Stryiska 109, (troleibusna zupynka) | 05:50Dworzec PKS MDA/RDA, ul Bosacka 18 | 5h 30min | daily | OstLines |
| 04:00Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 10:30Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 6h 30min | daily | ORIONBUS/Оріон-Авто ТДВ |
| 08:50Zupynka Lviv (platna parkovka bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu), ploshcha Dvirtseva; budynok 1 | 16:05Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 7h 15min | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 12:45Avtovokzal "Dvirtsevyi", pl. Dvirtseva, 1 | 20:00MDA, ul. Bosacka 18 | 7h 15min | daily | ІВ АВТО |
| 14:45Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 23:10Navproty terminalu prylotu (avtobusni zupynky) | 8h 25min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | D.M.D. Group |
| 15:00Avtovokzal Dvirtsevyi, pl. Dvirtseva 1, platformy 1-2 | 22:00Lotnisko Balice, ul. Kpt. M. Medweckiego, 1 | 7h | daily | Vlines |
| 15:30Holovnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, ploshcha Dvirtseva, 1 (platnyi parkinh bilia vokzalu) | 23:10Navproty terminalu prylotu (avtobusni zupynky) | 7h 40min | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | D.M.D. Group |
| 15:30Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 23:40Avtovokzal Krakiv, vulytsia Bosatska; budynok 18 | 8h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | СТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП |
| 16:10Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 23:00Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 6h 50min | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ |
| 16:30Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 23:20Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 6h 50min | daily | ГОЛДЕН ПЛЮС ТРАНС ТОВ |
| 18:00vul. Chernivetska, 21, parkovka bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu | 03:20MDA, ul. Bosacka 18, st. G1-G6 | 9h 20mintransfers: 1 | daily | TocoBUS |
| 18:50Zupynka Lviv (platna parkovka bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu), ploshcha Dvirtseva; budynok 1 | 02:50Aeroport Krakiv Balitse , Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 8htransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 19:00Avtovokzal «Dvirtsevyi», pl. Dvirtseva, 1 | 03:15MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18 | 8h 15min | daily | TurTrans |
| 21:20Platna parkovka bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu pl. Dvortsova, 1 | 08:20Avtovokzal "Krakiv" vul. Bosatska, 18 | 11h | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 21:55Zupynka bilia avtovokzalu, vulytsia Stryiska; budynok 109 | 08:15Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 10h 20mintransfers: 1 | daily | PAN-BUS |
| 22:50AS, pl. Dvirtseva, 1, platf. vilna | 06:40Dworzec Autobusowy, ul. Bosacka 18, platf. 1-7 | 7h 50min | daily | Прикарпатський Експрес |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-07-21. 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. Tickets are booked online and paid by card in hryvnia, so Ukrainian passengers skip the cash-and-złoty hassle. 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.
How do I pay for the ticket — online or to the driver?
The Lviv–Krakow ticket is paid online by card in hryvnia right on the website at booking. Confirmation arrives instantly, so there's no need to pay the driver in cash or złoty.
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 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 22:50. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Lviv – Krakow route?
Carriers on this route: OstLines, ORIONBUS/Оріон-Авто ТДВ, ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс, ІВ АВТО, D.M.D. Group, Vlines, СТЕЦИК Т.В. ФОП, ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ , ГОЛДЕН ПЛЮС ТРАНС ТОВ, TocoBUS, TurTrans, LIKEBUS, PAN-BUS, Прикарпатський Експрес. The line-up depends on the travel date.