- Must visit
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.










Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
9h 40m
Average duration
16h 39m
Buses per day
18
Distance
804 km
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$97 Average price Cheapest | $301 Average price | $137 Average price | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $204 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków costing on average $301 (€247).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 47m.
Bus takes on average 12h 43m.
Tickets start at around $97 (€79) compared to roughly $186 (€153) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $90 (€74). The journey takes 12h 43m versus 9h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 18h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 18h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $151 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h30 | 3:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h25 | 2:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h25 | 6:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h25 | 5:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h30 | 8:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h00 | 7:30 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 21h45 | 11:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 20h55 | 10:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 21h20 | 11:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h10 | 1:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h40 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h15 | 5:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h57 | 7:27 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
![]() | 12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h12 | 6:27 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków run on average 17 times per day, taking around 12h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 503 miles (811 km) distance in 16h 40m.
Distance 503 miles (811 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Kraków — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kraków trip today.
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
Branch of the Czartoryski Museum famed for Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine and important European decorative arts.
Underground archaeological museum beneath the Main Square, revealing medieval streets, artifacts, and the city’s early trade history.
Historic district south of the Old Town, known for synagogues, courtyards, layered history, and one of Kraków’s best walking atmospheres.
Medieval core of Kraków packed with churches, squares, lanes, and landmarks; the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
Leafy park ring replacing the old city walls, ideal for a relaxed walk around the Old Town between major sights.
Obwarzanek Krakowski is Kraków’s iconic ring-shaped bread, chewy and topped with salt, poppy or sesame. It has protected status and is sold from blue street stalls.
Maczanka Krakowska is a traditional Kraków sandwich of slow-cooked pork in a soft roll, often called a local ancestor of pulled pork sandwiches.
Pierogi are dumplings common in Kraków, often filled with meat, potato and cheese, or seasonal fruit. They are a staple of Polish home cooking and milk bars.
Popular traditional venue near the center serving hearty Polish specialties in a rustic cellar atmosphere with strong local character.
Well-known milk bar for budget-friendly Polish comfort food such as pierogi, soups, and pancakes in a simple local canteen setting.
Historic restaurant on the Main Square known for classic Polish dishes, elegant interiors, and traditional service in a landmark setting.
More affordable than many Western European city breaks. Dining and transit are low-cost, while central hotels can rise in peak season.
Tipping is appreciated, not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 10%. Tip taxis by rounding up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is common.
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Kraków Dworzec Autobusowy MDA -> Rynek Główny, Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Airport. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Polish Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
Available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Elevators, ramps.
Kraków, Airport is 9 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Kraków (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Airport.
Available at Kraków, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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