- Must visit
Rynek Underground Museum
Archaeological museum beneath the Main Market Square, presenting medieval Kraków through excavations, multimedia displays, and historic trade routes.
Cheapest price
$88
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
16 h 40 m
Average duration
21 h 7 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
811 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 3 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Kraków on Wed, Jun 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 811 km distance in an average of 21 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 40 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 23 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






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 $49. 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 $49, and a flight costs an average of $168.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $306 Average price | $139 Average price | $189 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) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków costing on average $139 (€112).
A bus is $208 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków costing on average $306 (€247).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 47m.
Bus takes on average 12h 43m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€79) compared to roughly $189 (€153) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $91 (€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 $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:27PM | Duration 18h12 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Kraków buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. 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) | 17h25 | 2:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h30 | 3:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 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) | 18h50 | 7:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h20 | 7:50 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 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 | 1:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 21h25 | 11:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 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 | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 21h20 | 11:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h40 | 2:10 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h50 | 4:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 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) | 17h40 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
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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 $49 (€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 $49 (€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.
Archaeological museum beneath the Main Market Square, presenting medieval Kraków through excavations, multimedia displays, and historic trade routes.
One of Kraków’s most visited museums, documenting everyday life under Nazi occupation and the city’s wartime history in a powerful permanent exhibition.
Historic museum housing one of Poland’s finest collections, including Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine and important European decorative arts.
One of Europe’s largest medieval squares, surrounded by historic townhouses, churches, and major city landmarks. The heart of Kraków sightseeing.
Historic Jewish quarter known for synagogues, layered history, courtyards, and a lively street atmosphere that remains highly popular with visitors.
Green ring surrounding the Old Town where the medieval walls once stood, ideal for a scenic walk between Kraków’s main sights.
A ring-shaped, boiled and baked bread sprinkled with salt, poppy or sesame seeds. It is Kraków’s iconic street snack with protected regional status.
A traditional Kraków sandwich of slow-roasted pork in gravy served in a bread roll. Often described as a historic local precursor to pulled pork sandwiches.
Classic Polish dumplings filled with potato, white cheese and onion. They are one of the most familiar comfort foods served across Kraków.
A well-known Kazimierz restaurant serving classic Polish cuisine with house infusions in a warm, traditional setting.
An established Old Town restaurant in historic cellars, known for traditional Polish dishes and especially roasted meats.
An elegant modern Polish restaurant on the Main Market Square, known for polished seasonal dishes and upscale ambiance.
Moderate by European standards. Meals and transit are good value, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is often included only in higher-end places. Tip 10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxis, and small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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Kraków Dworzec Autobusowy MDA -> Kraków Główny
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