How to travel from Dortmund to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $86.

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

A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kraków costing on average $107.

A bus is $337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Kraków costing on average $423.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 13m.

Bus takes on average 16h 3m.

The distance from Dortmund to Kraków is approximately 553 miles (890 km).

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Kraków is:

• Around 53 flights per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Kraków, Airport.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Sas Airways, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Air France, Air Dolomiti, British Airways, Air Baltic, Wizz Air, Swiss, Global Supply Systems, CitizenPlane, Edelweiss Air to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.

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

• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus.
• 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Vienna, Zakopane, Budapest. 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.