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

The cheapest way to get from Kraków to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 16h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kraków to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Kraków and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Kraków station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Krakow, MDA Bus Station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Kraków and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Wroclaw Glowny, Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Kraków to Heidelberg?

The distance between Kraków and Heidelberg is 904 km. The road distance is 968 km.

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

The best way to get from Kraków to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 12h 19m and costs €170 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Kraków to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Heidelberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kraków to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Kraków to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Kraków to Heidelberg is to train via Erfurt which takes 12h 19m and costs €170 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 16h 24m.

Where does the Kraków to Heidelberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kraków to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kraków to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Kraków to Heidelberg is 968 km. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Kraków to Heidelberg.

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

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

Book your Kraków to Heidelberg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Kraków to Heidelberg - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kraków to Heidelberg by plane, train, bus, or car

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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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 7m
€92–276
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Basel (BSL)plane KRK - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 15m
€82–381
Train via Erfurt
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 Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
12h 19m
€175–740
Bus
1. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Mannheim central bus stationbus N1309
16h 24m
€95–158
Drive 968 km
1. Drive from Kraków to Heidelbergcar 968 km
9h 36m
€138–199
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
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 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 54m
€86–295
Train
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain 410 / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
17h 23m
€196–583
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kraków to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingentrain Rb68
27h 17m

Kraków to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 904.3 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Kraków, Poland and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Wroclaw Glowny, Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Mannheim central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 15h 35m.

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