Leo Express buses to launch between Kraków and Lviv from April 1

Prague, March 31, 2026

International rail and bus operator Leo Express will launch a bus line between Kraków and Lviv starting April 1. From April 29, an additional service will be added, regularly connecting Poland and Ukraine with two daily return bus services. The air-conditioned buses, equipped with Wi-Fi and a toilet, connect to train services between Kraków and the Czech Republic. Passengers can also use a new domestic route between Kraków and Warsaw. Tickets are already on sale, with Economy class fares starting at EUR 1 and more spacious Business class tickets from EUR 10. 

“By adding bus connections, we are further expanding our network for customers not only from Poland and Ukraine. Connections to trains to and from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, as well as the domestic Kraków–Warsaw route, bring additional travel options between European countries,” said Emil Sedlařík, spokesperson for Leo Express. 

From April 1, a bus service will depart from Kraków to Lviv at 19:00, arriving at Lviv Bus Station at 03:15 and at the Lviv Stryiskyi stop at 03:25. In the opposite direction, the bus will depart on April 2 at 05:55, arriving in Kraków at 13:00. From April 29, an additional return service will depart from Kraków at 14:45, arriving at Lviv Bus Station at 22:45 and at the Lviv Stryiskyi stop at 22:55. The return service will depart from April 30 at 01:00, arriving in Kraków at 07:55. These services connect to the Prague–Kraków–Warsaw rail line, and passengers can also transfer in Ostrava to a train service to Prešov. 

Comfort with Wi-Fi and air conditioning 

The route will be operated by air-conditioned buses with Wi-Fi and a toilet, with a capacity of 49 passengers – 41 in Economy class and 8 in Business class, which offers a light snack included in the price and a more comfortable headrest. Economy fares start at EUR 1, while Business class fares start at EUR 10. 

Each passenger on board will receive a bottle of water and can use a self-service coffee corner to prepare coffee or tea. Complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as a USB and 230V power outlet at every seat, and an onboard toilet are standard. 

Leo Express Bus

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Leo Express expands across Central Europe 

This year, Leo Express is expanding its services in Poland, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Germany. 

From March 1, 2026, Leo Express launched domestic operations on the Kraków–Warsaw route, including international connections Prague–Kraków–Warsaw. From June 25, the operator will double the number of domestic services to four daily return connections on the Warsaw–Kraków route and add a third pair of services on the international Warsaw–Kraków–Prague route. 

From April 30, Leo Express will launch a new international connection between the Czech Republic and Slovakia: Prague – Pardubice – Olomouc – Bratislava. This includes the return of direct Leo Express services from the Slovácko and Zlín regions to Prague. 

From June 25, 2026, a new international route to Germany will be launched from Poland, marking Leo Express’s entry into the German market with a long-distance international line: Przemyśl – Kraków – Ostrava – Prague – Dresden – Leipzig – Frankfurt am Main. 

Leo Express trains will begin operating on the route Prague – Plzeň – Regensburg – Munich from December 13, 2026, following the company’s success in winning the tender for the Ex36 line issued by the Czech Ministry of Transport.