How to travel from Berlin to Kraków

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Travel Information from Berlin to Kraków

distanceDistance328 miles (529 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$25 - $161
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $25 (€22) • 8 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $161 (€140) • 2 h 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Ryanair or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 328 miles (529 km) from Berlin to Kraków. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Ryanair or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Berlin to Kraków.

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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.

FlixBus
07:50AM8h20
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
04:10PMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$611One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
05:35AM10h35
Berlin
04:10PMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$581One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Austrian Airlines
07:45PM2h55
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
10:40PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice (KRK)
$6081One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
09:35AM8h41
Berlin
06:16PMKraków Główny
$661One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
09:56AM8h20
Berlin Hbf
06:16PMKraków Główny
$751One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
10:00AM8h16
Berlin-Lichtenberg station
06:16PMKraków Główny
$801One-way
3 transfers
FlixBus
07:30AM8h40
Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
04:10PMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$611One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:00AM9h10
Berlin
04:10PMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$611One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:25AM8h05
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
01:30PMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$591One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings
09:00AM7h00
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
04:00PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice (KRK)
$2781One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings
08:00AM8h00
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
04:00PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice (KRK)
$2781One-way
1 transfer
Lot Polish Airlines
11:10AM3h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
02:20PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice (KRK)
$3281One-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

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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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You can travel by travel from Berlin to Kraków with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines and Eurowings. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel from Berlin to Kraków. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel to Kraków from Berlin.

        FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Kraków

        FAQs: 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 travel options to Kraków from Berlin. You can take a bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Kraków from Berlin is by taking a bus, which costs on average $25 (€22).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Kraków:

        A bus is $136 (€118) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $161 (€140) from Berlin to Kraków.

        Taking a bus costs $21 (€18) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $46 (€40).

        The fastest way from Berlin to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 45 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Kraków that take longer:

        Getting to Kraków by bus takes 8 h 5 min on average.

        Taking a train requires on average 7 h 5 min of travel time.

        The distance from Berlin to Kraków is approximately 328 miles (529 km).

        The average frequency per day from Berlin to Kraków is:

        • 12 buses a day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Kraków:

        • Buses from Berlin to Kraków most often leave from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Kraków, Airport.
        • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
        • Trains from Berlin to Kraków most often leave from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Kraków:

        • You can travel from Berlin to Kraków by bus with FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar, Infobus or STUDENT AGENCY k. S. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $25 (€22) with FlixBus from Berlin to Kraków.
        • You can take a flight from Berlin to Kraków with Ryanair, Malta Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air Baltic, Norwegian Air, LAER, Brussels Airlines or SWISS. Cheap tickets can be found for $102 (€89) with Ryanair from Berlin to Kraków.
        • You can take a train from Berlin to Kraków with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a. S. Or PKP Intercity. Cheap tickets can be found for $46 (€40) with RegioJet a. S. From Berlin to Kraków.

        Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Kraków with the following travel companies:

        • You can find 7 direct buses per day to take to Kraków with FlixBus.

        Direct services to Kraków tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

        Looking to extend your trip from Berlin to Kraków? Many Omio customers who go from Berlin to Kraków usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Prague, Warsaw, Zakopane or Vienna. If you're looking to explore Prague, Warsaw, Zakopane or Vienna from Kraków, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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