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Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
Flights from Dortmund to Kraków depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €28 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 05:30, the last at 21:35. The fastest flight covers the 553 miles (890 km) distance in 1h 40m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 553 miles (890 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Flights per day 47 |
Fastest flight 1h 40m |
First flight 5:30 AM |
Last flight 9:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€113
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€282
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h
Flights on Sep 19
102
Distance
890 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Dortmund to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Kraków will cost around €282 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €113.
It's difficult to get from Dortmund to Kraków without transferring at least once.
KL1804 · KL1331
KL1800 · KL1331
KL1800 · KL1327
KL1802 · KL1331
ICE 513+
KL1820 · KL1331
LH4055+
LH1626
LO404 · LO3905
LH1985 · LH1626
LH1973 · LH1622
KL1804 · KL1331Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €76, while a flight costs an average of €375.
Distance: 553 miles (890 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€375 Average price | €103 Average price | €76 Average price Cheapest | €161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 6m Average total duration 15h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Kraków:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kraków costing on average €103.
A bus is €298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Kraków costing on average €375.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 43m.
Bus takes on average 15h 36m.
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Kraków flights for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX1017+ LX1372 | 9:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h20 | 2:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
SK1630 · SK1799 | 10:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h20 | 7:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
SK1630 · SK1735 | 10:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 23h15 | 9:25 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO404 · LO3911 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h25 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO404 · LO3907 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 25h05 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO404 · LO3919 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h55 | 4:20 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO404 · LO3923 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h20 | 5:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO404 · LO3921 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h20 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO404 · LO3905 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h50 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH2007+ LH7424 | 10:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h35 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
BA919 · BA872 | 10:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h30 | 8:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
AF1607+ AF5476 · AF8255 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h55 | 6:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 642 · ICE 629+ LH1370 | 12:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 11h35 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 642 · ICE 629+ LO4926 | 12:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 11h35 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 642 · ICE 629+ LO380 · LO3907 | 12:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 23h15 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
KL1800 · KL1327 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h45 | 5:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1800 · KL1331 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h05 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
EW9732 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1h40 | 2:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1800 · KL1329 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h05 | 6:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519+ LH1370 | 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 11h14 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519+ LO4926 | 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 11h14 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519+ LO380 · LO3907 | 12:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 22h54 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LH4109+ LH7424 | 12:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h25 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
26818 · ICE 1519+ LH1370 | 12:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 11h05 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
26818 · ICE 1519+ LO4926 | 12:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 11h05 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
26818 · ICE 1519+ LO380 · LO3907 | 12:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 22h45 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
KL1802 · KL1331 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h00 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1802 · KL1329 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h00 | 6:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH75 · LH1368 | 3:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h25 | 6:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
SK1622 · SK1799 | 3:20 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h10 | 7:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
IC 2048 · ICE 201+ LO4926 | 3:35 PM Dortmund Hbf | 8h15 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
IC 2048 · ICE 201+ LH1370 | 3:35 PM Dortmund Hbf | 8h15 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
26824 · ICE 127+ LH1370 | 3:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 8h05 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1013+ LO4926 | 3:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 7h57 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1013+ LH1370 | 3:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 7h57 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 548 · ICE 727+ LO4926 | 4:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 7h35 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 548 · ICE 727+ LH1370 | 4:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 7h35 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
KL1804 · KL1331 | 6:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h15 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH5368+ LH1626 | 6:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h45 | 11:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
SK628 · SK1735 | 7:20 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h05 | 9:25 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH2023 · LH1626 | 7:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h00 | 11:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO3921 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 25h00 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO3905 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 18h30 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO3919 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 20h00 | 3:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO3907 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h45 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO3911 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h05 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO3923 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 22h00 | 5:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
LH79 · LH1362 | 6:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h25 | 10:25 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527+ KL1820 · KL1331 | 6:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 16h15 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 527+ KL1822 · KL1331 | 6:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 16h15 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 527+ LH1368 | 6:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 12h10 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527+ LO378 · LO3921 | 6:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 14h30 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 527+ LO378 · LO3907 | 6:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 29h05 | 11:20 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
LH2031 · LH1622 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h20 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1796 · KL1323 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h40 | 11:05 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1796 · KL1331 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 16h05 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1796 · KL1327 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h45 | 5:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1796 · KL1325 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h10 | 1:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513+ KL1822 · KL1331 | 6:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 15h54 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 513+ LH1368 | 6:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 11h49 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513+ KL1820 · KL1331 | 6:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 15h54 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 513 · ICE 25+ LH1368 | 6:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 11h49 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 513+ LO378 · LO3921 | 6:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 14h09 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
26852 · ICE 11+ KL1820 · KL1331 | 6:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 15h45 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
26852 · ICE 11+ KL1822 · KL1331 | 6:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 15h45 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
26852 · ICE 11+ LH1368 | 6:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 11h40 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
26852 · ICE 11+ LH1368 | 6:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 11h40 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
26852 · ICE 11+ LO378 · LO3921 | 6:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 14h00 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
26852 · ICE 11+ LO378 · LO3907 | 6:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 28h35 | 11:20 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
OS8914+ OS679 | 7:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h05 | 2:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
OS8842+ OS679 | 7:05 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h00 | 2:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
BA925 · BA872 | 7:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h25 | 7:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO406 · LO3905 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h00 | 2:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO406 · LO3923 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h30 | 5:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO406 · LO3907 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h15 | 11:30 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO406 · LO3921 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h30 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LO406 · LO3919 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h30 | 3:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH2035 · LH1622 | 7:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h10 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1798 · KL1331 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h15 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1798 · KL1327 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h55 | 5:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
KL1798 · KL1325 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h20 | 1:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1973 · LH1622 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h10 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
LH1973+ LH7424 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h35 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
ICE 946 · ICE 623+ KL1822 · KL1331 | 9:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 13h16 | 10:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
ICE 946 · ICE 623+ LH1368 | 9:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 9h11 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
ICE 946 · ICE 623+ LO378 · LO3921 | 9:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 11h31 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
ICE 946 · ICE 623+ LO378 · LO3907 | 9:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 26h06 | 11:20 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
LH4107+ LH7424 | 9:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h35 | 4:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
IC 2042 · ICE 2515+ LH1370 | 9:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 14h14 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
IC 2042 · ICE 2515+ LH1368 | 9:36 AM Dortmund Hbf | 8h49 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
26711 · ICE 797+ LH1370 | 9:39 AM Dortmund Hbf | 14h11 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
OS162 · OS679 | 9:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h25 | 2:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
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Flagship museum in Oskar Schindler’s former factory, presenting Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive historical displays.
Branch of the Czartoryski Museum famed for Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine and important European decorative arts.
Underground archaeological museum beneath the Main Square, revealing medieval streets, artifacts, and the city’s early trade history.
Historic district south of the Old Town, known for synagogues, courtyards, layered history, and one of Kraków’s best walking atmospheres.
Medieval core of Kraków packed with churches, squares, lanes, and landmarks; the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
Leafy park ring replacing the old city walls, ideal for a relaxed walk around the Old Town between major sights.
Obwarzanek Krakowski is Kraków’s iconic ring-shaped bread, chewy and topped with salt, poppy or sesame. It has protected status and is sold from blue street stalls.
Maczanka Krakowska is a traditional Kraków sandwich of slow-cooked pork in a soft roll, often called a local ancestor of pulled pork sandwiches.
Pierogi are dumplings common in Kraków, often filled with meat, potato and cheese, or seasonal fruit. They are a staple of Polish home cooking and milk bars.
Popular traditional venue near the center serving hearty Polish specialties in a rustic cellar atmosphere with strong local character.
Well-known milk bar for budget-friendly Polish comfort food such as pierogi, soups, and pancakes in a simple local canteen setting.
Historic restaurant on the Main Square known for classic Polish dishes, elegant interiors, and traditional service in a landmark setting.
More affordable than many Western European city breaks. Dining and transit are low-cost, while central hotels can rise in peak season.
Tipping is appreciated, not mandatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 10%. Tip taxis by rounding up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is common.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Kraków by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dortmund to Kraków flights use the Dusseldorf Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice airport pair. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Kraków airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Dortmund Airport is 2 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Airport: Elevators, ramps.
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Ramps, assistance.
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