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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 $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 $38, and a flight costs an average of $208.
Distance: 329 miles (530 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $326 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Kraków:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Kraków costing on average $75.
A bus is $270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Kraków costing on average $326.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
Train takes on average 9h 20m.
How to get from Berlin to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Embark on a 7-day journey through Germany and Poland, starting in Berlin, venturing to Potsdam, and concluding with the vibrant cities of Krakow and Warsaw, all connected by efficient train travel.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Kraków:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Kraków costing on average $75.
A bus is $270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Kraków costing on average $326.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
Train takes on average 9h 20m.
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.
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