How to travel from Berlin to Kraków

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $169.

Distance: 329 miles (530 km)

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Flight

$78

Average price

$57

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Cheapest

$345

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9h 26m

Average total duration

8h 56m

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9h 51m

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9h 21m

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5h 33m

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2h 33m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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from Berlin to Kraków

How to get from Berlin to Kraków by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Berlin to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:55AM8h35
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
04:30PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:55AM8h35
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
04:30PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS226 · OS679
11:20AM2h50
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
02:10PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$3621One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnS3 · 92367 · EC 57
12:06PM7h54
Berlin Hbf
08:00PMKraków Główny
$791One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS5 · S3 · 92367 · EC 57
12:11PM7h49
Berlin Hbf
08:00PMKraków Główny
$851One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2175 · EC 135
10:26AM7h42
Berlin Hbf
06:08PMKraków Główny
$1191One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:40AM8h50
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
04:30PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:10AM9h20
Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
04:30PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:55PM8h25
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
09:20PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$501One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9041 · EW9732
09:00AM6h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
03:05PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$1911One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS224 · OS679
09:10AM5h00
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
02:10PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$3621One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS240 · OS679
07:00AM7h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
02:10PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$3621One-way
1 transfer

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General Information about the journey from Berlin to Krakow

Traveling to Krakow from Berlin is simple, with a choice of trains, buses and flights. Flying from Tegel Airport is easily the fastest way to travel, with a journey time of 4 hours, but taking the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof can be a leisurely and enjoyable alternative. When journeys to the airport are factored in, it probably takes a couple of hours longer, so it's not too different. Budget alternatives include taking the bus, meaning that travelers have plenty of options at their disposal.

Buses from Berlin to Krakow

Buses are a great way to travel to Krakow from Berlin. Daily bus connections are operated by Agat, Flixbus and with the first bus departing in the early hours of the morning with services every couple of hours until just after midnight. Journeys last between 7 hours 30 minutes and 8 hours 45 minutes, depending on the service you choose. Bla Bla Car also provides a car pooling service on the route which takes around 5 hours 45 minutes.

Trains from Berlin to Krakow

Deutsche Bahn provides two daily train connections from Berlin's Hauptbahnhof to Krakow Glowny station, with one leaving just before midday and the other departing late in the evening. In both cases, the train takes around 8 hours to reach Krakow, and there are no changes en route, making it a convenient and relaxing way to travel.

Flights from Berlin to Krakow

Flying is comfortably the fastest way to get to Krakow from Berlin. Regular flights are provided by Aeroflot, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa. All of them take off from Berlin Tegel airport, and all touch down at Krakow's John Paul II International. Flights take about 4 hours to reach Krakow and there are between 8 and 10 services every day.

How to get from Berlin to Kraków

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Berlin to Kraków, 72,00% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Berlin to Kraków, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Kraków

Travel to Kraków easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Kraków.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Kraków:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Kraków costing on average $50 (€40).

A bus is $138 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Kraków costing on average $169 (€134).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 52m.

Bus takes on average 7h 50m.

The distance from Berlin to Kraków is approximately 329 miles (530 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Kraków is:
  • Around 38 buses per day.
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, LOT Polish Airlines, Buzz, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings , Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Norwegian Air, Air Baltic, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, LAER to go to Kraków by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regiojet, PKP Intercity, ODEG to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kraków by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz.
  • 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Zakopane, Vienna, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.
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