- Must visit
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
One of Kraków's most visited museums, telling the story of the city under Nazi occupation through immersive historical exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
14 h 15 m
Average duration
14 h 33 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
802 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main 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 to Kraków will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 32 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Kraków on Tue, Jun 02, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 802 km distance in an average of 14 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 15 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 14 h 55 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.
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0Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main 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 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. 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: 498 miles (802 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price | $355 Average price | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 14m Average total duration 15h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 57m Average total duration 13h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków costing on average $156 (€126).
A bus is $267 (€215) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków costing on average $355 (€286).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 27m.
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€70) compared to roughly $190 (€153) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $102 (€83). The journey takes 15h 44m versus 9h 56m 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 FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, KLR.
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 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 16h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 14h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:58AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 14h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 16h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 17h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:58PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 16h27 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:58PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 14h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 19h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 19h28 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Kraków buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 16h02 | 6:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 17h17 | 7:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 17h47 | 7:50 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h15 | 7:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h45 | 7:50 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h20 | 11:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
439п | 5:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 23h20 | 4:25 PM Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport) | 0 transfersDirect | |
439п | 5:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 22h55 | 4:25 PM Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 5:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 14h27 | 8:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 16h32 | 10:30 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:58 PM Frankfurt South station | 17h27 | 11:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
0 | 8:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof | 14h55 | 11:10 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 10:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h10 | 2:10 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 | 11:59 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h11 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h46 | 5:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h15 | 5:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h50 | 5:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h15 | 5:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h55 | 6:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h30 | 7:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h10 | 11:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h10 | 9:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 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 | 9:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h05 | 3:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h00 | 2:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:58 AM Frankfurt South station | 14h17 | 12:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:58 AM Frankfurt South station | 16h07 | 2:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
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 | 11:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h50 | 6:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h50 | 5:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 11:58 AM Frankfurt South station | 14h32 | 2:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:58 AM Frankfurt South station | 15h37 | 3:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
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) | 21h25 | 11:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków run on average 29 times per day, taking around 15h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 498 miles (802 km) distance in 14h 15m.
Distance 498 miles (802 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 14h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 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.
One of Kraków's most visited museums, telling the story of the city under Nazi occupation through immersive historical exhibitions.
A major art museum famed for European masterpieces, including Leonardo da Vinci's Lady with an Ermine, plus royal and historical collections.
An archaeological museum beneath the Main Market Square presenting medieval Kraków through excavations, multimedia displays, and original artifacts.
The historic central square of Kraków, surrounded by landmark buildings, street life, and some of the city's most iconic views.
The UNESCO-listed historic core, ideal for walking among medieval streets, churches, courtyards, and major city landmarks.
The former Jewish quarter, now one of Kraków's most characterful districts, known for heritage sites, courtyards, and lively streets.
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.
Affordable for most tourists versus Western Europe. Meals, transit, and attractions are good value; central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is often included only in better restaurants. Tip 10% for good service, round up in cafes and taxis, and hand the tip directly when paying.
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