There are 10 ways to get from Germany to Kraków by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Frankfurt to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
best- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane FRA - KRK
5h 7mzł 394–964Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Berlin to Krakow593.4 km
7h 34mzł 122Train
- Take the train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Rzepintrain 95 / ...
- Take the train from Rzepin to Krakow Glownytrain Ic
9h 2mzł 332–634Bus via Wrocław
- Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Wroclaw, Bus Stationbus N1376 / ...
- Take the bus from Wrocław to Krakówbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 35mzł 249–338Drive 593.5 km
- Drive from Berlin to Krakówcar 593.5 km
5h 20mzł 377–545Fly Munich International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane MUC - KRK
5h 12mzł 445–1,225Fly Stuttgart Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane STR - KRK
5h 11mzł 327–967Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane DUS - KRK
5h 15mzł 352–1,125Fly Dortmund Airport to Katowice International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane DTM - KTW
- Take a shuttle bus from Katowice Airport to Kraków Główny Station
5h 57mzł 154–759Bus
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to OLSZYNA, Stacja BP - Olszynabus
- Take the bus from OLSZYNA, Stacja BP - Olszyna to KRAKÓW, Dworzec MDA, ul. Bosacka 18bus
12h 51mzł 276–439
Germany to Kraków by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Germany to Kraków is to rideshare which costs 122 zł and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Germany to Kraków is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs 390 zł - 1 000 zł.
No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Kraków via Berlin Airport BER and Wrocław. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Kraków. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Krakow Glowny via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf and Rzepin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Germany and Kraków is 828 km. The road distance is 593.5 km.
The best way to get from Germany to Kraków without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs 330 zł - 650 zł.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Germany to Kraków, including transfers.
Germany to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Airport BER station.
Germany to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf station.
The best way to get from Germany to Kraków is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs 390 zł - 1 000 zł. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 330 zł - 650 zł and takes 9h 2m, you could also bus via Wrocław, which costs 240 zł - 340 zł and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Germany and Kraków, Poland?
Lufthansa, LOT, and Austrian Airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Krakow Glowny via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf and Rzepin in around 9h 2m.
- 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 International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 500–900
Flights from Munich International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 360–2,200
Flights from Munich International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- zł 360–1,200
Flights from Stuttgart Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- zł 400–2,400
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice via Munich International Airport
- 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
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S+U Lichtenberg Bhf to Rzepin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- zł 80–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin Airport BER to Wroclaw, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- zł 110–180
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Berlin to Krakow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- zł 122
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Germany to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wroclaw, Bus Station.
Germany to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rzepin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Kraków is 593 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Germany to Kraków.
There are 5479+ hotels available in Kraków.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Germany and Kraków. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.