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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$81
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$133
Fastest journey on Aug 30
11 h 11 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
11 h 51 m
Buses on Aug 30
24
Distance
785 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Hamburg will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 24 buses from Kraków to Hamburg, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct buses cover the 785 km distance in an average of 11 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 11 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest buses will take 12 h 25 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $531.
Distance: 487 miles (785 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $531 Average price | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg 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 Kraków to Hamburg:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average $108 (€88).
A bus is $442 (€358) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average $531 (€430).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 39m.
Bus takes on average 12h 52m.
Tickets start at around $89 (€72) compared to roughly $174 (€141) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $85 (€69). The journey takes 12h 52m versus 8h 41m 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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:21PM | Duration 14h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 04:21PM | Duration 13h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 06:21PM | Duration 14h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 15h11 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:21PM | Duration 12h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 13h21 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 13h21 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 17h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 16h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 15h41 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 15h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 14h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 14h21 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 04:21PM | Duration 17h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:21PM | Duration 16h56 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 04:21PM | Duration 16h41 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Hamburg buses for today, Saturday, August 29. 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 | 14h35 | 2:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 13h25 | 2:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h00 | 2:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 14h30 | 5:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
0 | 4:15 PM Kraków | 13h45 | 6:00 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 12h25 | 5:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 15h40 | 10:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 14h00 | 10:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h00 | 1:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 11h56 | 2:11 PM Hamburg-Bergedorf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h26 | 2:11 PM Hamburg-Bergedorf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 13h01 | 6:11 PM Hamburg-Bergedorf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h40 | 7:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h00 | 8:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 11h11 | 6:11 PM Hamburg-Bergedorf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 15h25 | 1:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 12h36 | 10:11 PM Hamburg-Bergedorf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 15h05 | 1:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:55 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 12h16 | 10:11 PM Hamburg-Bergedorf | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Kraków to Hamburg run on average 13 times per day, taking around 12h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 487 miles (785 km) distance in 11h 25m.
Distance 487 miles (785 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 11h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Hamburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hamburg trip today.
Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
Large railway model world with intricate miniature cities, airports, and landscapes. Technically not a museum, but one of Hamburg’s top attractions.
Contemporary art museum in a former market hall, showing ambitious international exhibitions. A strong choice for modern art and photography.
Historic lakeside promenade and central square, ideal for people-watching, shopping, and views over the Inner Alster and city skyline.
Harborfront district with piers, ferries, and fish market atmosphere. A lively base for boat trips and classic views of the port.
Lakeside quarter around the Outer Alster, popular for strolling, sailing views, and elegant residential scenery close to the city center.
A rich fish soup from the old port, made with several fish species, vegetables and broth. It reflects Hamburg’s long maritime and fishing tradition.
Pan-fried fillet of North Sea plaice, often served with bacon, potatoes and salad. A classic Northern German fish dish common in Hamburg.
A sweet yeast pastry shaped like a knot, traditionally baked in Hamburg and often enjoyed with coffee. It is a long-standing local bakery specialty.
Two-Michelin-star dining with modern, highly refined tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting near the Inner Alster.
Historic fish hall on the Elbe known for fresh seafood platters, harbour views and classic Hamburg maritime atmosphere.
Beloved traditional inn serving robust Northern German classics such as Labskaus in a cozy, old-Hamburg setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and transit are reasonable versus major Western European capitals.
Service is often included, but rounding up or tipping 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
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Hamburg Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof -> Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Hamburg 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 Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kraków to Hamburg buses use the Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg Hbf. Use this guide to compare Kraków and Hamburg 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.
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 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), Burger Lounge (0.3 km), Café Paris (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
Available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Nordsee (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available in the airport.
Free Wi-Fi available in designated areas. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport.
Available at Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport: Elevators and ramps available for accessibility.
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