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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chemnitz to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. 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 $68, while a flight costs an average of $481.
Distance: 313 miles (504 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$122 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $481 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Chemnitz to Kraków:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Kraków costing on average $122.
A bus is $414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Kraków costing on average $481.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $118 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51. The journey takes 9h 18m versus 6h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Chemnitz to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 PM8h10Chemnitz4:30 AMKraków$421One-way0 transfers
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8:20 PM8h10Chemnitz4:30 AMKraków$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:20 PM8h10Chemnitz4:30 AMKraków$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:20 AM10h00Chemnitz7:20 PMKraków$641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Kraków:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Kraków costing on average $122.
A bus is $414 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Kraków costing on average $481.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
- Around 58 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Air Arabia, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Buzz to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, KLR to go to Kraków by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Buzz.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, KLR.
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