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Compare train, bus, and flight for Darmstadt to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 955 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. 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 NOK 955, while a flight costs an average of NOK 4,338.
Distance: 501 miles (807 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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NOK 1,679 Average price | NOK 955 Average price Cheapest | NOK 4,338 Average price | NOK 1,760 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 9m Average total duration 16h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Darmstadt to Kraków
Compare the available ways to get from Darmstadt to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Kraków:
A bus is NOK 725 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Kraków costing on average NOK 1,679.
A bus is NOK 3,383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Kraków costing on average NOK 4,338.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 28m.
Bus takes on average 17h 9m.
Tickets start at around NOK 1,679 compared to roughly NOK 1,760 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 81. The journey takes 12h 58m versus 10h 7m 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 Darmstadt to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darmstadt to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:00 PM 22h25 Darmstadt 2:25 PM Kraków NOK 749 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:00 PM 22h25 Darmstadt 2:25 PM Kraków NOK 749 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:00 PM 22h25 Darmstadt 2:25 PM Kraków NOK 749 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:00 PM 22h25 Darmstadt 3:25 PM Kraków NOK 804 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Kraków:
A bus is NOK 725 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Kraków costing on average NOK 1,679.
A bus is NOK 3,383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Kraków costing on average NOK 4,338.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 28m.
Bus takes on average 17h 9m.
- Around 85 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darmstadt and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Darmstadt, Lise-Meitner-Str. / Europaplatz and arrive in Kraków, Airport.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Darmstadt Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, KLR to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Sas Airways, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Air France, British Airways, Brussels Airlines to go to Kraków by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad, KLR.
- 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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