What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Kraków?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kraków is to fly which costs 150 zł - 800 zł and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Kraków?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kraków is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs 150 zł - 800 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kraków?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Kraków. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kraków?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Krakow Glowny via Frankfurt, Dresden-Neustadt, Zgorzelec and Wroclaw Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.

How far is it from Basel to Kraków?

The distance between Basel and Kraków is 958 km. The road distance is 1175.7 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Kraków without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Kraków without a car is to train which takes 15h 39m and costs 1 000 zł - 4 800 zł.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Kraków?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Basel to Kraków, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kraków bus from?

Basel to Kraków bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kraków train from?

Basel to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Kraków?

The best way to get from Basel to Kraków is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs 150 zł - 800 zł. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1 000 zł - 4 800 zł and takes 15h 39m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 21h 23m.

Where does the Basel to Kraków bus arrive?

Basel to Kraków bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Kraków station.

Where does the Basel to Kraków train arrive?

Basel to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Kraków?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kraków is 1176 km. It takes approximately 11h 25m to drive from Basel to Kraków.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Kraków?

Book your Basel to Kraków train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Kraków?

Book your Basel to Kraków bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Kraków?

There are 5627+ hotels available in Kraków.

Basel to Kraków - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

How to get fromBasel to Kraków

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Kraków by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane BSL - KRK
5h 17m
zł 158–775
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 50
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Zgorzelectrain Re
4. Take the train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glownytrain Os
5. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Krakow Glownytrain Ic / ...
15h 39m
zł 1,039–4,804
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Krakówbus Ivano-Frankivsk
21h 23m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Krakow Glownynighttrain En
19h 2m
zł 1,009–4,002
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane ZRH - KRK
6h 20m
zł 536–1,478
Bus via Mulhouse
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus N1315
23h 14m
zł 501–855
Drive 1,175.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Krakówcar 1,175.7 km
11h 25m
zł 886–1,280

Basel to Kraków by train

93Weekly Trains

15h 39mAverage Duration

zł 1,039Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 958.3 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kraków, Poland?

easyJet, Wizz Air, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Krakow Glowny via Frankfurt, Dresden-Neustadt, Zgorzelec, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 15h 39m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Poland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.