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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Kraków is to train and fly which costs 160 zł - 850 zł and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Kraków is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs 450 zł - 1 200 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Kraków?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich Bus Station station and arriving at Kraków. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Kraków?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Krakow Glowny via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

How far is it from Zurich to Kraków?

The distance between Zurich and Kraków is 899 km. The road distance is 1103.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Kraków without a car is to train which takes 14h 29m and costs 950 zł - 1 200 zł.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Zurich to Kraków, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Kraków bus from?

Zurich to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Kraków train from?

Zurich to Kraków train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Kraków?

The best way to get from Zurich to Kraków is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs 450 zł - 1 200 zł. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 950 zł - 1 200 zł and takes 14h 29m, you could also bus via Munich, which costs 440 zł - 750 zł and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Zurich to Kraków bus arrive?

Zurich to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Kraków train arrive?

Zurich to Kraków train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Kraków?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Kraków is 1103 km. It takes approximately 11h 40m to drive from Zurich to Kraków.

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

Book your Zurich to Kraków train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

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

Book your Zurich to Kraków bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Kraków?

There are 5465+ hotels available in Kraków.

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

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

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Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane ZRH - KRK
5h 15m
zł 456–1,135
Train to Basel, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane BSL - KRK
6h 19m
zł 169–834
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
14h 29m
zł 961–1,175
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus N899 / ...
18h 5m
zł 448–725
Drive 1,103.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Krakówcar 1,103.3 km
11h 40m
zł 1,019–1,471
Train via Ostrava
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bohumintrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bohumin to Krakow Glownytrain Ec
14h 36m
zł 620–1,185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Krakówbus Ivano-Frankivsk
20h 26m
zł 650–700

Zurich to Kraków by train

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Distance: 899 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

Swiss, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Krakow Glowny via Wien Hbf in around 14h 29m.

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