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Kunstpalast
Leading contemporary art museum in Ehrenhof. It is essential for modern and postwar art, with major temporary exhibitions and strong collections.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
14 h 16 m
Average duration
15 h 50 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
936 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Düsseldorf will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 18 buses that leave Kraków for Düsseldorf on Sat, Jul 25, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 25 the direct buses cover the 936 km distance in an average of 15 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 16 m .
On Sat, Jul 25 the slowest buses will take 17 h 1 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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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 581 miles (936 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $193 Average price | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 56m Average total duration 16h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 16m Average total duration 12h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $15 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Düsseldorf costing on average $82 (€82).
A bus is $126 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Düsseldorf costing on average $193 (€193).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 46m.
Bus takes on average 16h 26m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€67) compared to roughly $170 (€170) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $103 (€103). The journey takes 16h 26m versus 10h 25m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 05:16PM | Duration 17h06 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:16PM | Duration 15h26 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:16PM | Duration 16h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:16PM | Duration 14h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 01:16PM | Duration 18h41 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 01:16PM | Duration 16h36 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 01:16PM | Duration 15h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:16PM | Duration 15h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:16PM | Duration 18h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:16PM | Duration 17h36 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Düsseldorf buses for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 19h45 | 7:55 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 17h30 | 6:45 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 18h35 | 7:55 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 22h10 | 1:30 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
0 | 4:15 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 18h25 | 10:40 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 18h25 | 11:50 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 19h05 | 12:30 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:35 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 18h41 | 1:16 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 19h25 | 3:40 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Kraków, Airport | 19h35 | 4:15 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:40 PM Kraków, Airport | 16h36 | 1:16 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 18h45 | 3:40 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 15h16 | 1:16 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:05 PM Kraków, Airport | 18h11 | 5:16 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 17h36 | 5:16 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 17h06 | 5:16 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:50 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 15h26 | 5:16 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 16h06 | 9:16 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 14h16 | 9:16 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Kraków, Airport | 18h45 | 6:45 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Kraków to Düsseldorf run on average 14 times per day, taking around 16h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€46) but you can travel from only $42 (€42) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 581 miles (936 km) distance in 17h 30m.
Distance 581 miles (936 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€46) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 17h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Düsseldorf — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Düsseldorf trip today.
Leading contemporary art museum in Ehrenhof. It is essential for modern and postwar art, with major temporary exhibitions and strong collections.
Major state art collection focused on twentieth-century masters. It is a top stop for Klee, Picasso, and European modernism.
Underground exhibition building in Grabbeplatz for postwar and contemporary art. It is known for ambitious rotating international shows.
The historic old town with lanes, churches, and squares near the Rhine. It is the classic place to experience Düsseldorf’s heritage on foot.
Elegant boulevard known for luxury shopping, canal views, and city prestige. It is Düsseldorf’s signature street and a classic urban promenade.
Wide Rhine riverside walk with skyline views, steps, and event spaces. It is one of the city’s best areas for strolling and sunset photos.
Marinated herring fillets in a creamy sour sauce, often served with apples, onions and potatoes. A classic Rhineland tavern dish.
Slow-cooked beef roast in a dark sweet-sour gravy with raisins and beet syrup. One of the Rhineland’s most traditional celebratory dishes.
Black pudding from the Rhineland, usually pan-fried and served with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut or onions. A deeply local comfort food.
Refined fine-dining restaurant with modern French-influenced cuisine, elegant service and one of Düsseldorf’s top gastronomic reputations.
Traditional brewery restaurant famous for Füchschen Alt and robust Düsseldorf specialties in a convivial local setting.
Historic Altstadt brewery serving fresh Altbier and classic Rhineland dishes in a lively, traditional beer-hall setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey during fairs, but dining and local transit are manageable for most tourists.
Service is usually not included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kraków to Düsseldorf buses use the Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Kraków and Düsseldorf 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.
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km), Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
Available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
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