Day trip from Kraków to Łódź
Łódź lies 193 km (120 mi) north of Kraków, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 193 km (120 mi) apart, Łódź is a realistic day trip from Kraków: about 3 h 8 min each way by road.
| Kraków | Łódź | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Population | 816,614 | 639,890 |
| Elevation | 219 m (719 ft) | 214 m (702 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Postal codes | 30-001–31-999 | 62-060–94-414 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Łódź
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Staying in Łódź
Our booking partner lists 407 places to stay in Łódź. Of the 218 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (140), and 4 are five-star. Across 221 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 178,508 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Łódź from Kraków?
193 km (120 mi) in a straight line, north of Kraków; by road roughly 235 km (146 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Łódź by road?
About 3 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kraków and Łódź?
No, both are on Europe/Warsaw at the moment.
Where can I stay in Łódź?
Our booking partner lists 407 places to stay in Łódź, bookable on this site.
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.