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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 $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. 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 $96, while a flight costs an average of $463.
Distance: 513 miles (826 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$128 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $463 Average price | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 44m Average total duration 15h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bielefeld to Kraków
Compare the available ways to get from Bielefeld to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Kraków:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Kraków costing on average $128 (€107).
A bus is $367 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Kraków costing on average $463 (€388).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 19m.
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
Tickets start at around $128 (€107) compared to roughly $181 (€152) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€45). The journey takes 10h 49m 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.
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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.

11:50 PM 13h45 Bielefeld 1:35 PM Kraków $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:50 PM 13h45 Bielefeld 1:35 PM Kraków $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

11:50 PM 13h45 Bielefeld 1:35 PM Kraków $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Kraków:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Kraków costing on average $128 (€107).
A bus is $367 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Kraków costing on average $463 (€388).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 19m.
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Kraków, Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Air France, British Airways, Air Baltic, Swiss, Global Supply Systems to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
- 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, Sindbad.
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