How to travel from Dortmund to Kraków

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $86.

Distance: 553 miles (890 km)

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$134

Average price

$72

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$245

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$194

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(fuel + tolls)

12h 17m

Average total duration

11h 47m

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30m

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15h 55m

Average total duration

15h 25m

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5h 10m

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2h 10m

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3h 0m

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10h 39m

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The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $72 (€59).

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

A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kraków costing on average $134 (€110).

A bus is $173 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Kraków costing on average $245 (€200).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 47m.

Bus takes on average 15h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dortmund and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Kraków among Omio's users.

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from Dortmund to Kraków

How to get from Dortmund to Kraków by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM16h30
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    2:30 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM16h30
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    2:30 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9732
    10:40 AM1h40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:20 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 545 · ICE 691 · EC 133
    9:46 AM12h43
    Dortmund Hbf
    10:29 PMKraków Główny
    $981One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 849 · 3352 · EC 55
    12:47 PM10h59
    Dortmund Hbf
    11:46 PMKraków Główny
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 845 · 3348 · EC 57
    8:46 AM11h22
    Dortmund Hbf
    8:08 PMKraków Główny
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:20 PM16h05
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    8:25 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:20 AM17h50
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    8:10 PMKraków, Airport
    $621One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 AM17h35
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    3:35 AMKraków, Airport
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • German AirwaysKL1796+KLMKL1323
    6:20 AM4h45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:05 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $1681One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1798 · KL1331
    8:15 AM14h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:30 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $1781One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO404 · LO3905
    10:25 AM3h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:15 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $1841One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Kraków

Travel to Kraków easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Kraków.

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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 $72 (€59).

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

A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kraków costing on average $134 (€110).

A bus is $173 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Kraków costing on average $245 (€200).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 47m.

Bus takes on average 15h 25m.

The distance from Dortmund to Kraków is approximately 553 miles (890 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Kraków is:
  • Around 45 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 8 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, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Kraków by bus.
  • Travel with Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Kraków by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund 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.

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