Distance from Kraków to Łódź
by car
by bus
by planeCar: actual road route, calculated with OSRM on OpenStreetMap, without traffic or stops. Bus: estimate based on that route. Plane: direct flight estimated at 820 km/h plus 45 minutes.
Kraków214 mKraków, officially the Royal Capital City of Kraków, is the second-largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, the city has a population of 816,614 (2025…
Łódź219 mŁódź is a city in central Poland and a former industrial centre. It is the capital of Łódź Voivodeship, and is located 120 km (75 mi) south-west of Warsaw. As of 2025, Łódź has a population of 639,890, making it the c…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Kraków to Łódź?
By road it's 283 km from Kraków to Łódź; as the crow flies, 193 km.
How long is the flight from Kraków to Łódź?
A direct flight takes about 59 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Kraków to Łódź?
About 2 h 58 min driving the fastest route, not counting stops or traffic.
How long is the bus from Kraków to Łódź?
Around 3 h 43 min: buses are slower than cars and stop along the way.
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Road routes: © OpenStreetMap contributors, calculated with OSRM. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).