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Dortmunder U
Major center for contemporary art and culture in a landmark former brewery tower, known for exhibitions and rooftop city views.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
13 h 24 m
Average duration
15 h 10 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
890 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Dortmund will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 17 buses that leave Kraków for Dortmund on Mon, Jun 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 08 the direct buses cover the 890 km distance in an average of 15 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 24 m .
On Mon, Jun 08 the slowest buses will take 16 h 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 553 miles (890 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $227 Average price |
15h 34m Average total duration 15h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Dortmund:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Dortmund costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $150 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Dortmund costing on average $227 (€185).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 10m.
Bus takes on average 15h 4m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:24PM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:24PM | Duration 13h24 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 12:24PM | Duration 14h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:24PM | Duration 14h24 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Dortmund buses for today, Sunday, June 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 17h20 | 10:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 19h10 | 1:45 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:35 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 17h49 | 12:24 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 17h30 | 1:45 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 20h05 | 5:00 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 16h50 | 1:45 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 14h29 | 12:24 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 14h24 | 12:24 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:25 PM Kraków, Airport | 18h00 | 4:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Kraków, Airport | 19h55 | 6:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 16h45 | 4:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 15h14 | 8:24 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h24 | 8:24 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 16h50 | 4:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Kraków, Airport | 16h20 | 4:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 16h00 | 5:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 19h25 | 10:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
0 | 4:15 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 15h45 | 8:00 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kraków to Dortmund run on average 12 times per day, taking around 15h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 553 miles (890 km) distance in 15h 14m.
Distance 553 miles (890 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 15h 14m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Dortmund — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dortmund trip today.
Major center for contemporary art and culture in a landmark former brewery tower, known for exhibitions and rooftop city views.
Germany’s national football museum, featuring interactive exhibits, trophies, and memorable moments from the sport’s history.
Important modern and contemporary art museum with strong 20th-century collections inside the Dortmunder U.
Large urban park with gardens, event spaces, seasonal flowers, and one of the city’s most popular walking areas.
Modern lakeside district with promenades, viewpoints, and a polished waterfront atmosphere popular for walks and social media photos.
Spacious botanical park and arboretum with old trees, themed gardens, and peaceful paths away from the city center.
A classic Dortmund and Westphalian beef stew, slowly cooked with onions and plenty of pepper. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional dishes.
A traditional potato-based griddle cake from Westphalia, often served with butter, syrup, or cold cuts. In sweet form it can be vegetarian.
A regional dish of mashed potatoes and apples, often served with fried onions and blood sausage. It is a classic comfort food in western Germany.
An established city-center restaurant with a more refined feel, known for grilled dishes, seafood, and stylish modern dining.
A long-established steakhouse in central Dortmund known for quality beef, polished service, and a classic upscale atmosphere.
A well-known traditional brewery restaurant on the Alter Markt serving hearty regional dishes and Dortmund beer in a lively historic setting.
Generally moderate by German standards. Budget eats are affordable, while hotels and fine dining cost more on busy weekends and during major events.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafes; not expected for counter service.
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