How to travel from Dresden to Kraków

Mon, Jun 22
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn
Buzz
BlaBlaCar
Leo Express
1,000+ more
FlixBus
Deutsche Bahn
Buzz
BlaBlaCar
Leo Express
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

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 $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $23.

Distance: 280 miles (451 km)

Compare bus with

Most popular
Bus
Train
Flight
Driving

$45

Average price

Cheapest

$94

Average price

$411

Average price

$105

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 51m

Average total duration

7h 21m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

9h 9m

Average total duration

8h 39m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

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

-

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Buzz

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.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $45 (€37).

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

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Kraków costing on average $94 (€77).

A bus is $366 (€299) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Kraków costing on average $411 (€336).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 21m.

Train takes on average 8h 39m.

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.

Travel options
from Dresden to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

bus

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
    6:30 AM7h40
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    2:10 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM7h40
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    2:10 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1622+Air BalticLH2123
    9:40 AM3h00
    Dresden Airport
    12:40 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $5491One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 459 · EC 115
    7:08 AM9h32
    Dresden Hbf
    4:40 PMKraków Główny
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • trilex5671+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 69512+Deutsche BahnIC 8318
    5:23 AM6h45
    Dresden Hbf
    12:08 PMKraków Główny
    $1151One-way
    2 transfers
  • trilex5675+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 66158+Deutsche BahnIC 8310
    10:23 AM7h01
    Dresden Hbf
    5:24 PMKraków Główny
    $1151One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 AM8h20
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    5:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 PM7h20
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    4:30 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM10h00
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    2:30 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9029 · EW9732
    8:05 AM4h15
    Dresden Airport
    12:20 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $2331One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2129 · LH1626
    7:45 PM3h45
    Dresden Airport
    11:30 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $2641One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH67 · LH1370
    6:55 PM4h35
    Dresden Airport
    11:30 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $2741One-way
    1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sun
Jun 21
Mon
Jun 22
Tue
Jun 23
Wed
Jun 24
Thu
Jun 25
Fri
Jun 26
Sat
Jun 27
Sun
Jun 28
Mon
Jun 29
Tue
Jun 30
Wed
Jul 01
Thu
Jul 02
Fri
Jul 03
Sat
Jul 04
Sun
Jul 05
Mon
Jul 06
Tue
Jul 07
Wed
Jul 08
Thu
Jul 09
Fri
Jul 10
Sat
Jul 11

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

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 (€37).

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

A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Kraków costing on average $94 (€77).

A bus is $366 (€299) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Kraków costing on average $411 (€336).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 21m.

Train takes on average 8h 39m.

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 Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, Die Länderbahn to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Kraków by bus.
  • Travel with Buzz to go to Kraków by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Buzz.
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.

Travelling from Dresden to Kraków: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to KrakówHow to travel from Dresden to Kraków

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone