Bus Lviv – Krakow
from 1,500 ₴when reserved and paid to the driver
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. Tickets start at 1,500 ₴ 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
Lviv – Krakow bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 05:50Avtovokzal Krakiv | 5h 30min | daily | OstLines |
| 04:00Avtostantsiia №8 | 10:30Avtovokzal Krakiv | 6h 30min | daily | ORIONBUS |
| 08:50Zupynka Lviv (platna parkovka bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu) | 15:05Avtovokzal Krakiv | 6h 15min | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 12:45Avtovokzal "Dvirtsevyi", pl. Dvirtseva, 1 | 20:00MDA, ul. Bosacka 18 | 7h 15min | daily | ІВ АВТО |
| 14:50Avtostantsiia №8, Dvirtseva ploshcha; budynok 1 | 22:15Aeroport im. Yoanna Pavla II, vulytsia Kapitana Mechyslava Medvetskoho; budynok 1 | 7h 25min | daily | I TRAVEL BUS |
| 15:30Holovnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, ploshcha Dvirtseva, 1 (platnyi parkinh bilia vokzalu) | 23:10Navproty terminalu prylotu (avtobusni zupynky) | 7h 40min | daily | D.M.D. Group |
| 15:40Avtostantsiia №8 | 22:00Avtovokzal Krakiv | 6h 20min | daily | MONOBUS |
| 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 |
| 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) | 02:20Avtovokzal Krakiv | 7h 30min | daily | ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс |
| 19:30Avtovokzal "Lviv Express", s. Sokilnyky, vul. Sknylivska, 9 | 03:20MDA, ul. Bosacka 18, st. G1-G6 | 7h 50min | daily | TocoBUS |
| 20:30vul. Stryiska 109 (troleibusna zupynka bilia shlahbaumu) | 03:00MDA. ul. Bosacka, 18 | 6h 30min | daily | P-Trans |
| 21:15Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 06:30AS, vul. Bosiatska, 18 | 9h 15mintransfers: 1 | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт" |
| 21:45AV "Dvirtsevyi", Pl. Dvirtseva, 1 (1-2 platforma) | 06:30AS, vul. Bosiatska, 18 | 8h 45mintransfers: 1 | daily | EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт" |
| 22:30Zh/D vokzal, platna parkovka, vul.Chernivetska 21 | 07:50Airport im. Jana Pawła II, ul. Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego, 1 | 9h 20mintransfers: 1 | daily | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 23:55Zupynka bilia avtovokzalu | 05:50Avtovokzal Krakiv | 5h 55min | daily | OstLines |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 8, from 1500 ₴ 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 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 1,500 ₴ 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 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, ТОВ МКТ Зесен Транс, ІВ АВТО, I TRAVEL BUS, D.M.D. Group, MONOBUS, ФОКС ТРАНС ЛИС ТОВ , TocoBUS, P-Trans, EAST WEST EUROLINES/ТзОВ "Гал-Всесвіт", ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС». The line-up depends on the travel date.