How to Travel from
Kraków to Ełk
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kraków to Ełk
Composite routes from Kraków to Ełk
Cheapest
5 h 51 min
Car
523 km.
from $28
Other
6 h 52 min
450 km.
from $36.85
7 h 12 min
Train, Bus
450 km.
from $41.72
6 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
450 km.
from $127.75
6 h 56 min
450 km.
from $42.98
7 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
450 km.
from $106.12
6 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
450 km.
from $167.64
Route Navigator Kraków - Ełk
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Jabłonowskich
Jabłonowskich, 116 м
116 м
Turn right onto Loretańska
Loretańska, 97 м
97 м
Turn left onto Loretańska
Loretańska, 77 м
77 м
Turn left onto Studencka
Studencka, 186 м
186 м
Turn right onto Garncarska
Garncarska, 106 м
106 м
Turn left onto Krupnicza
Krupnicza, 299 м
299 м
Turn right onto Aleja Adama Mickiewicza
Aleja Adama Mickiewicza, 7 km 748 м
7 km 748 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Warszawska
Warszawska, 4 km 941 м
4 km 941 м
Turn left onto Wichrowe Wzgórze
Wichrowe Wzgórze, 383 м
383 м
Turn left onto Krakowska
Krakowska, 8 km 248 м
8 km 248 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 772
345 м
345 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
257 km 266 м
257 km 266 м
Keep right onto S7 and take S2, S2, S7 toward Poznań, Terespol, Gdańsk
Poznań, Terespol, Gdańsk, S2, S2, S7, 352 м
352 м
Keep right and take S2 toward Terespol
Terespol, S2, 2 km 703 м
2 km 703 м
Keep right onto Aleja Legionów Piłsudskiego and take , 79, , toward ul. Puławska, Sandomierz, Ursynów, Mokotów
Aleja Legionów Piłsudskiego, ul. Puławska, Sandomierz, Ursynów, Mokotów, , 79, , , 463 м
463 м
Continue onto Rondo Wolnej Białorusi
Rondo Wolnej Białorusi, 47 м
47 м
Turn left onto Rondo Wolnej Białorusi
Rondo Wolnej Białorusi, 66 м
66 м
Continue onto Puławska
Puławska, 3 km 520 м
3 km 520 м
Keep right onto Puławska and drive toward ul.Dolina Służewiecka, Terespol, Wawer, Mokotów
Puławska, ul.Dolina Służewiecka, Terespol, Wawer, Mokotów, 169 м
169 м
Keep right
12 km 963 м
12 km 963 м
Keep right
1 km 524 м
1 km 524 м
Keep left
6 km 348 м
6 km 348 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Aleja Józefa Piłsudskiego
Aleja Józefa Piłsudskiego, 2 km 899 м
2 km 899 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Aleja Józefa Piłsudskiego
Aleja Józefa Piłsudskiego, 1 km 261 м
1 km 261 м
Keep right onto Aleja Bohaterów Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920 and take S8 toward Białystok
Aleja Bohaterów Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920, Białystok, S8, 80 km 226 м
80 km 226 м
Keep right onto Via Baltica and take S61, S61, toward Łomża, Suwałki, Ostrołęka
Via Baltica, Łomża, Suwałki, Ostrołęka, S61, S61, , 123 km 166 м
123 km 166 м
Keep right and take 65 toward Białystok, Ełk
Białystok, Ełk, 65, 1 km 646 м
1 km 646 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 65
1 km 792 м
1 km 792 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 621
6 km 979 м
6 km 979 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Cypriana Kamila Norwida
Cypriana Kamila Norwida, 1 km 11 м
1 km 11 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Cypriana Kamila Norwida
Cypriana Kamila Norwida, 2 km 166 м
2 km 166 м
Turn left onto Suwalska
Suwalska, 8 м
8 м
Continue onto Ignacego Łukasiewicza
Ignacego Łukasiewicza, 18 м
18 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Gdańsk
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$22.83–$163.04
LOT
Website:
lot.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Gdańsk
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$173.91
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Warsaw
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$141.30
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Olsztyn-Mazury
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$239.13
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Elk,
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$59.78
Zak Express
Phone:
+48 87 733 14 33
Email:
zakexpress@o2.pl
Website:
zakexpress.pl/en/
Bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Kilińskiego
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30
Train operators
PKP Intercity
Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Krakow Glowny to Warszawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57
Train from Warszawa Centralna to Bialystok
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.33–$17.39
Train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Elk
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$15.22
Train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Elk
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48
Train from Szczytno to Elk
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$15.22
UAB LTG Link
Phone:
+370 700 55 111
Email:
informacija@ltglink.lt
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Warszawa Centralna to Bialystok
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$13.04
Polregio
Phone:
(+48) 22 474 00 44
Email:
bilety@p-r.com.pl
Website:
polregio.pl/pl/
Train from Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza to Elk
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.00–$7.07
Train from Szczytno to Elk
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.33–$7.61
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków to Ełk?
The cheapest way to get from Kraków to Ełk is to train and bus which costs $23.91 - $35.87 and takes 7h 12m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kraków to Ełk?
The fastest way to get from Kraków to Ełk is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Kraków and Ełk?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Krakow, MDA Bus Station station and arriving at Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02 station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 57m.
Is there a direct train between Kraków and Ełk?
No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Ełk. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at Elk via Warszawa Centralna and Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
How far is it from Kraków to Ełk?
The distance between Kraków and Ełk is 566 km. The road distance is 533.5 km.
How do I travel from Kraków to Ełk without a car?
The best way to get from Kraków to Ełk without a car is to train via Białystok which takes 6h 52m and costs $25 - $47.83 .
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Ełk?
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Kraków to Ełk, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kraków to Ełk bus from?
Kraków to Ełk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Krakow, MDA Bus Station.
Where do I catch the Kraków to Ełk train from?
Kraków to Ełk train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Train or bus from Kraków to Ełk?
The best way to get from Kraków to Ełk is to train via Białystok which takes 6h 52m and costs $25 - $47.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $59.78 and takes 7h 57m.
Where does the Kraków to Ełk bus arrive?
Kraków to Ełk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02.
Where does the Kraków to Ełk train arrive?
Kraków to Ełk train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Warszawa Wschodnia station.
Can I drive from Kraków to Ełk?
Yes, the driving distance between Kraków to Ełk is 534 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Kraków to Ełk.
How do I get a train ticket from Kraków to Ełk?
Book your Kraków to Ełk train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Kraków to Ełk?
Book your Kraków to Ełk bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Ełk?
There are 308+ hotels available in Ełk. Prices start at $30.70 per night.
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