How to travel from Bochum to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bochum to Kraków is a bus with an average price of Kč2007.

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

A bus is Kč855 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Kraków costing on average Kč2862.

A bus is Kč7560 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Kraków costing on average Kč9568.

The fastest way to travel from Bochum to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 39m.

Bus takes on average 17h 9m.

The distance from Bochum to Kraków is approximately 563 miles (907 km).

The average frequency per day from Bochum to Kraków is:

• Around 48 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum 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 Bochum to Kraków:

• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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

• Travel with Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kraków by train.
• Travel with Eurowings, Buzz to go to Kraków by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bochum to Kraków with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
• 2 direct flights per day with Buzz.

Omio customers who travel from Bochum 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.