There are 8 ways to get from Europe to Kraków by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle
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Train to Frankfurt, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
best- Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane FRA - KRK
8h 29mzł 514–1,214Train, train to Dortmund Airport, fly to Katowice International Airport, shuttle
cheapest- Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
- Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
- Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane DTM - KTW
- Take a shuttle bus from Katowice Airport to Kraków Główny Station
10h 14mzł 309–1,208Train
- Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Kraków Głównytrain Drf
16h 46mBus
- Take the bus from Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof to Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nordbus 200
- Take the bus from Kassel to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus N1360b
18h 39mDrive 810.1 km
- Drive from Europe to Krakówcar 810.1 km
7h 1mzł 515–743Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
- Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane DUS - KRK
10h 23mzł 611–1,644Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Take the train from Eschwege-Niederhone Bahnhof to Göttingentrain
- Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane HAJ - KRK
10h 28mTrain, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane STR - KRK
10h 19mzł 583–1,503
Frankfurt (FRA) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Europe to Kraków is to drive which costs 500 zł - 750 zł and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Europe to Kraków is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs 500 zł - 750 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Europe to Kraków station. However, there are services departing from Wildeck-Richelsdorf Alsecco and arriving at Krakow, MDA Bus Station via Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Kassel Hauptbahnhof and Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Europe to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Herleshausen Bahnhof and arriving at Kraków Główny via Eisenach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
The distance between Europe and Kraków is 1001 km. The road distance is 810.1 km.
The best way to get from Europe to Kraków without a car is to train which takes 16h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Europe to Kraków, including transfers.
Europe to Kraków bus services, operated by Frölich Reisen, depart from Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof station.
Europe to Kraków train services, operated by LEO Express, depart from Eisenach Hbf station.
The best way to get from Europe to Kraków is to train which takes 16h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 39m.
What companies run services between Europe and Kraków, Poland?
LEO Express operates a train from Eisenach Hbf to Kraków Główny 4 times a week, and the journey takes 14h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wildeck-Richelsdorf Alsecco to Krakow, MDA Bus Station via Sontra Breitwiese, Sontra Bahnhof, Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nord, Kassel Hauptbahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Kassel in around 18h 39m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 500–900
Flights from Frankfurt to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 500–900
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 410–2,500
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 400–1,400
Flights from Hannover Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 500–1,500
Flights from Hannover Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 500–1,500
Flights from Stuttgart Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 400–2,400
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 120–250
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- zł 40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- zł 220–440
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- zł 40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hamm(Westf)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- zł 140–290
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- zł 80–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- zł 45–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Fulda Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 230–450
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 05602 / 800 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- froelich-reisen.de
Bus from Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof to Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Frölich Reisen
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Booking & Getting There
Europe to Kraków bus services, operated by Frölich Reisen, arrive at Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nord station.
Europe to Kraków train services, operated by LEO Express, arrive at Kraków Główny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Kraków is 810 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Europe to Kraków.
There are 5479+ hotels available in Kraków.





