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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 an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $342.
Distance: 329 miles (530 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $342 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 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 |
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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 $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Kraków costing on average $66 (€55).
A bus is $293 (€246) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Kraków costing on average $342 (€287).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€55) compared to roughly $116 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€43). The journey takes 7h 47m versus 6h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Kraków
How to get from Berlin to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:15 PM8h00Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz9:15 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:15 PM8h00Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz9:15 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS226 · OS67911:10 AM2h55Berlin Brandenburg Airport2:05 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$4181One-way1 transfer
Other options
- EC 554:57 PM6h46Berlin-Lichtenberg station11:43 PMKraków Główny$481One-way0 transfers
- EC 247 · IC 83163:57 PM7h21Berlin-Lichtenberg station11:18 PMKraków Główny$481One-way1 transfer
- EC 43110:03 PM8h30Berlin-Lichtenberg station6:33 AMKraków Główny$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:00 PM8h15Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)9:15 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM8h15Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz12:15 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:40 PM8h40Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz2:20 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$461One-way0 transfers
EW8000 · EW27347:00 AM7h50Berlin Brandenburg Airport2:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$1971One-way1 transfer- EW9041 · EW97328:35 AM3h45Berlin Brandenburg Airport12:20 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2091One-way1 transfer
- EW8040 · EW97326:55 AM5h25Berlin Brandenburg Airport12:20 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2091One-way1 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Kraków:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Kraków costing on average $66 (€55).
A bus is $293 (€246) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Kraków costing on average $342 (€287).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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, Bahnhof Südkreuz and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Kraków by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 22 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus.
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