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

The cheapest way to get from Kraków to Birkenau is to bus which costs €95 - €170 and takes 16h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kraków to Birkenau is to fly and train which takes 5h 48m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Kraków and Birkenau?

No, there is no direct bus from Kraków station to Birkenau station. However, there are services departing from Krakow, MDA Bus Station and arriving at Mannheim central bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Kraków and Birkenau?

No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Birkenau. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at Birkenau, Bahnhof via Wroclaw Glowny, Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt and Weinheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

How far is it from Kraków to Birkenau?

The distance between Kraków and Birkenau is 895 km. The road distance is 990 km.

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

The best way to get from Kraków to Birkenau without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 12h 55m and costs €160 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Kraków to Birkenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Birkenau bus from?

Kraków to Birkenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Birkenau train from?

Kraków to Birkenau train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.

Train or bus from Kraków to Birkenau?

The best way to get from Kraków to Birkenau is to train via Leipzig which takes 12h 55m and costs €160 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 16h 51m.

Where does the Kraków to Birkenau bus arrive?

Kraków to Birkenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Where does the Kraków to Birkenau train arrive?

Kraków to Birkenau train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Wroclaw Glowny station.

Can I drive from Kraków to Birkenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Kraków to Birkenau is 990 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Kraków to Birkenau.

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

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Fly to Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane KRK - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Weinheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 48m
€95–269
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane KRK - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Weinheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 54m
€91–312
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wroclaw Glownytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Leipzig Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Weinheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
12h 55m
€168–707
Bus
1. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Mannheim central bus stationbus N1309
16h 51m
€98–162
Drive 990 km
1. Drive from Kraków to Birkenaucar 990 km
9h 48m
€141–204
Train
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Ostrava hl.n. to Frankfurt (Main) Südtrain Drf
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Weinheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
20h 53m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kraków to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Langen to Weinheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re60 / ...
27h 15m

Kraków to Birkenau by train

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Distance: 895.2 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Kraków, Poland and Birkenau, Hesse, Germany?

You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Birkenau, Bahnhof via Wroclaw Glowny, Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, and Weinheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Mannheim central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €90–150 and the journey takes 15h 35m.

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