Day trip from Kraków to Bytom
Bytom lies 78 km (49 mi) north-west of Kraków, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 78 km (49 mi) apart, Bytom is a realistic day trip from Kraków: about 1 h 16 min each way by road.
| Kraków | Bytom | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Population | 816,614 | 189,186 |
| Elevation | 219 m (719 ft) | 285 m (935 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Postal codes | 30-001–31-999 | 41-900–41-936 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Bytom
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Bytom
Live rooms and prices for Bytom are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Bytom
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Bytom from Kraków?
78 km (49 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kraków; by road roughly 95 km (59 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Bytom by road?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kraków and Bytom?
No, both are on Europe/Warsaw at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.