How to travel from Bielefeld to Kraków

There are 3 options to travel between Bielefeld and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Kraków is a bus with an average price of €61.

This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Kraków:

A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Kraków costing on average €111.

A bus is €123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Kraków costing on average €185.

The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 15m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 14m.

Bus takes on average 15h 0m.

The distance from Bielefeld to Kraków is approximately 513 miles (826 km).

The average frequency per day from Bielefeld to Kraków is:

• Around 41 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.

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

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bielefeld to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kraków by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Bielefeld to Kraków:

• 2 direct buses per day with Infobus, Sindbad.

Omio customers who travel from Bielefeld to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Zakopane, Vienna, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Kraków to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Kraków, visitors can explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a poignant reminder of the Holocaust, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a fascinating underground maze with intricate salt sculptures. The city's vibrant street art scene is particularly lively in the Kazimierz district, which is also known for its rich Jewish history and nightlife. Stroll along the Vistula River for scenic views, or visit the historic Kraków Cloth Hall in the Main Market Square for local crafts. Key sights include the Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Schindler's Factory museum, each offering a glimpse into Kraków's rich heritage and history.

Three to four days are generally sufficient to explore Kraków's main attractions, including the historic Old Town, Wawel Castle, and a trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.