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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bielefeld to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 513 miles (826 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 47m Average total duration Fastest 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 16m Average total duration 14h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Kraków:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Kraków costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $119 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Kraków costing on average $194 (€158).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 47m.
Bus takes on average 15h 16m.
Tickets start at around $90 (€73) compared to roughly $186 (€151) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96 (€78). The journey takes 10h 17m versus 9h 44m 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 Bielefeld to Kraków
How to get from Bielefeld to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain10:40 AM14h40Bielefeld Hbf1:20 AMKraków, Airport$581One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain10:40 AM14h40Bielefeld Hbf1:20 AMKraków, Airport$581One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW973211:40 AM1h40Dusseldorf Airport1:20 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1549 · EC 4314:05 PM14h28Bielefeld Hbf6:33 AMKraków Główny$741One-way1 transfer
- ICE 947 · 4350 · EC 41 · IC 73169:38 PM15h42Bielefeld Hbf1:20 PMKraków Główny$741One-way3 transfers
- ICE 543 · 3308 · EC 47 · IC 83068:36 AM10h51Bielefeld Hbf7:27 PMKraków Główny$861One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain2:42 PM15h18Bielefeld Hbf6:00 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$621One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain2:42 PM15h28Bielefeld Hbf6:10 AMKraków, Airport$621One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain6:41 PM16h44Bielefeld Hbf11:25 AMKrakow, Czyżyny Bus Station$621One-way2 transfers
LO404 · LO391910:25 AM5h20Dusseldorf Airport3:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2281One-way1 transfer
KL1802 · KL13292:30 PM4h00Dusseldorf Airport6:30 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2301One-way1 transfer- KL1796 · KL13236:25 AM4h40Dusseldorf Airport11:05 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Kraków:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Kraków costing on average $90 (€73).
A bus is $119 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Kraków costing on average $194 (€158).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 47m.
Bus takes on average 15h 16m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with Infobus, FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
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