How to travel from Dresden to Kraków

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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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$45

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$94

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$108

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7h 52m

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9h 10m

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8h 40m

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The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 22m.

Train takes on average 8h 40m.

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

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from Dresden to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 AM8h20
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    5:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 AM8h20
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    5:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air BalticLH2123+LufthansaLH1622
    9:35 AM3h05
    Dresden Airport
    12:40 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $8001One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn16512 · EC 135
    10:12 AM8h36
    Dresden Hbf
    6:48 PMKraków Główny
    $1291One-way
    1 transfer
  • trilex5793+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 66156+Deutsche BahnIC 8312
    8:23 AM7h10
    Dresden Hbf
    3:33 PMKraków Główny
    $1571One-way
    2 transfers
  • trilex5675+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 66158+Deutsche BahnIC 8310
    10:23 AM7h17
    Dresden Hbf
    5:40 PMKraków Główny
    $1571One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM8h45
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    9:15 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM9h55
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    5:55 PMKraków, Airport
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 PM7h20
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    4:30 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2176+Norwegian Air ShuttleD83305 · D83562
    1:35 PM18h50
    Dresden Hbf
    8:25 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $3691One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2174+Norwegian Air ShuttleD83305 · D83562
    3:35 PM16h50
    Dresden Hbf
    8:25 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $3751One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2178+Norwegian Air ShuttleD83305 · D83562
    11:35 AM20h50
    Dresden Hbf
    8:25 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $3691One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Kraków.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 22m.

Train takes on average 8h 40m.

The distance from Dresden to Kraków is approximately 280 miles (451 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Kraków is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Kraków:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dresden to Kraków:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden 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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