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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.
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Overview: Erfurt to Kraków flight
Germany
Poland
Take a flight from Erfurt to Kraków and enjoy the approximately 395 miles (637 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest flight runs at 05:35, the last at 16:18.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $33
Distance 395 miles (637 km) |
First flight 5:35 AM |
Last flight 4:18 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $33
The cheapest and fastest flights from Erfurt to Kraków
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$278
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$347
Fastest journey on Sep 20
7 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
9 h 21 m
Flights on Sep 20
30
Distance
637 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Erfurt to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt to Kraków will cost around $347 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $278.
Fast flights
It's difficult to get from Erfurt to Kraków without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 1656+
LO378 · LO39216:17 AM14h28Erfurt Hbf8:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2781One-way2 transfers- ICE 1656+LO378 · LO39116:17 AM17h33Erfurt Hbf11:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2781One-way2 transfers
- ICE 593 · ICE 728+LO378 · LO39217:30 AM13h15Erfurt Hbf8:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2891One-way3 transfers
- ICE 1654+LO378 · LO39218:16 AM12h29Erfurt Hbf8:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2891One-way2 transfers
- ICE 593 · ICE 728+LO380 · LO39117:30 AM16h20Erfurt Hbf11:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2891One-way3 transfers
- ICE 837 · ICE 722+
LH136810:50 AM7h45Erfurt Hbf6:35 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3511One-way2 transfers - ICE 595 · ICE 724+LH13689:30 AM9h05Erfurt Hbf6:35 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3331One-way2 transfers
- ICE 750 · ICE 726+LH13688:50 AM9h45Erfurt Hbf6:35 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3251One-way2 transfers
- ICE 599 · ICE 626+LO49261:30 PM10h05Erfurt Hbf11:35 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$4741One-way2 transfers
- ICE 599 · ICE 626+LH13701:30 PM10h05Erfurt Hbf11:35 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3791One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 395 miles (637 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration Fastest 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $78.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Kraków:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Kraków costing on average $122.
The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Kraków is by train with an average journey time of 9h 15m.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Erfurt and Kraków including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Erfurt to Kraków among Omio's users.
Live departures
Erfurt to Kraków flight times
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt to Kraków flights for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 1656+LH1368 | 6:17 AM Erfurt Hbf | 12h18 | 6:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1656+LO378 · LO3921 | 6:17 AM Erfurt Hbf | 14h28 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1656+LO378 · LO3911 | 6:17 AM Erfurt Hbf | 17h33 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 593 · ICE 728+LH1368 | 7:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 11h05 | 6:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 593 · ICE 728+LO378 · LO3921 | 7:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 13h15 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 593 · ICE 728+LO380 · LO3911 | 7:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 16h20 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1654+LH1368 | 8:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 10h19 | 6:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1654+LO378 · LO3921 | 8:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 12h29 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1654+LO380 · LO3911 | 8:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 15h34 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 750 · ICE 726+LO380 · LO3911 | 8:50 AM Erfurt Hbf | 15h00 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 750 · ICE 726+LH1368 | 8:50 AM Erfurt Hbf | 9h45 | 6:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 750 · ICE 726+LO378 · LO3921 | 8:50 AM Erfurt Hbf | 11h55 | 8:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 595 · ICE 724+LO4926 | 9:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 14h05 | 11:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 595 · ICE 724+LH1370 | 9:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 14h05 | 11:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 595 · ICE 724+LH1368 | 9:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 9h05 | 6:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 837 · ICE 722+LO4926 | 10:50 AM Erfurt Hbf | 12h45 | 11:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 837 · ICE 722+LH1370 | 10:50 AM Erfurt Hbf | 12h45 | 11:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 837 · ICE 722+LH1368 | 10:50 AM Erfurt Hbf | 7h45 | 6:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 597 · ICE 720+LO4926 | 11:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 12h05 | 11:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 597 · ICE 720+LH1370 | 11:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 12h05 | 11:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 597 · ICE 720+LO380 · LO3911 | 11:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 12h20 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1650+LO4926 | 12:16 PM Erfurt Hbf | 11h19 | 11:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1650+LH1370 | 12:16 PM Erfurt Hbf | 11h19 | 11:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1650+LO380 · LO3911 | 12:16 PM Erfurt Hbf | 11h34 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 839 · ICE 628+LH1370 | 12:50 PM Erfurt Hbf | 10h45 | 11:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 839 · ICE 628+LO4926 | 12:50 PM Erfurt Hbf | 10h45 | 11:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 839 · ICE 628+LO380 · LO3911 | 12:50 PM Erfurt Hbf | 11h00 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 599 · ICE 626+LO4926 | 1:30 PM Erfurt Hbf | 10h05 | 11:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 599 · ICE 626+LH1370 | 1:30 PM Erfurt Hbf | 10h05 | 11:35 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 599 · ICE 626+LO380 · LO3911 | 1:30 PM Erfurt Hbf | 10h20 | 11:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3 transfers | |
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Complete guide to Kraków
Things to do in Kraków
Discover the best of Kraków — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kraków trip today.
- Must visit
The Czartoryski Museum
Branch of the Czartoryski Museum famed for Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine and important European decorative arts.
- Recommended
Rynek Underground Museum
Underground archaeological museum beneath the Main Square, revealing medieval streets, artifacts, and the city’s early trade history.
- Must visit
Kazimierz
Historic district south of the Old Town, known for synagogues, courtyards, layered history, and one of Kraków’s best walking atmospheres.
- Must visit
Old Town
Medieval core of Kraków packed with churches, squares, lanes, and landmarks; the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
- Recommended
Planty Park
Leafy park ring replacing the old city walls, ideal for a relaxed walk around the Old Town between major sights.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Obwarzanek Krakowski
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
Maczanka Krakowska is a traditional Kraków sandwich of slow-cooked pork in a soft roll, often called a local ancestor of pulled pork sandwiches.
- Vegetarian
Pierogi
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.
Pod Wawelem Kompania Kuflowa
Popular traditional venue near the center serving hearty Polish specialties in a rustic cellar atmosphere with strong local character.
Milkbar Tomasza
Well-known milk bar for budget-friendly Polish comfort food such as pierogi, soups, and pancakes in a simple local canteen setting.
Wierzynek
Historic restaurant on the Main Square known for classic Polish dishes, elegant interiors, and traditional service in a landmark setting.
Polish złoty (zł)
More affordable than many Western European city breaks. Dining and transit are low-cost, while central hotels can rise in peak season.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- 25-40 zł for street food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- 50-90 zł per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- 150 zł+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- 12-18 zł for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
iMKA
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Prices
- Single ticket
- 6 zł
- Day pass
- 17 zł
To the city center
Kraków Airport -> Kraków Główny
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 17 min
- You can buy MPK tickets in many trams and buses from onboard machines, and contactless card payment is commonly available.
- Validate paper tickets immediately after boarding. Mobile tickets must usually be activated before inspection.
FAQs: Erfurt to Kraków Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Erfurt 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.
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