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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 52m Average total duration Fastest 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Dresden to Kraków:
A bus is $48 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Kraków costing on average $94 (€75).
A bus is $418 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Kraków costing on average $464 (€369).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
Train takes on average 8h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Kraków
How to get from Dresden to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:10 AM8h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:10 AM8h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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LH16229:35 AM3h05Dresden Airport12:40 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$8001One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 16512 · EC 13510:12 AM8h36Dresden Hbf6:48 PMKraków Główny$1291One-way1 transfer
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KD 66156+IC 83128:23 AM7h10Dresden Hbf3:33 PMKraków Główny$1571One-way2 transfers- 5675+KD 66158+IC 831010:23 AM7h17Dresden Hbf5:40 PMKraków Główny$1571One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM8h45Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)9:15 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$651One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM9h55Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:55 PMKraków, Airport$671One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:10 PM7h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)4:30 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$571One-way0 transfers
- IC 2176+
D83305 · D835621:35 PM18h50Dresden Hbf8:25 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3691One-way2 transfers - IC 2174+D83305 · D835623:35 PM16h50Dresden Hbf8:25 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3751One-way2 transfers
- IC 2178+D83305 · D8356211:35 AM20h50Dresden Hbf8:25 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3691One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Kraków:
A bus is $48 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Kraków costing on average $94 (€75).
A bus is $418 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Kraków costing on average $464 (€369).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
Train takes on average 8h 40m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, Die Länderbahn to go to Kraków by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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