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Compare bus, train, and flight for Duisburg to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $102, while a flight costs an average of $495.
Distance: 582 miles (938 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$159 Average price | $495 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 46m Average total duration 12h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 52m Average total duration 17h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Duisburg to Kraków
Compare the available ways to get from Duisburg to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Kraków:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Kraków costing on average $159.
A bus is $393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Kraków costing on average $495.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 46m.
Bus takes on average 17h 52m.
Tickets start at around $159 compared to roughly $203 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44. The journey takes 12h 16m versus 11h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Duisburg to Kraków
How to get from Duisburg to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Duisburg to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:15 PM 18h15 Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz 5:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:15 PM 18h15 Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz 5:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
EW973212:00 PM 1h45 Dusseldorf Airport 1:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice $192 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM 17h40 Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus8:52 AM 16h58 Duisburg Hbf 1:50 AM Kraków, Airport $94 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 PM 19h00 Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz 5:10 PM Kraków, Airport $94 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1804 · KL13316:40 PM 4h20 Dusseldorf Airport 11:00 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice $326 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1796 · KL13236:15 AM 5h00 Dusseldorf Airport 11:15 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice $326 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1798 · KL13258:15 AM 5h15 Dusseldorf Airport 1:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice $326 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Kraków:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Kraków costing on average $159.
A bus is $393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Kraków costing on average $495.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 46m.
Bus takes on average 17h 52m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Kraków as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Buzz, Air Baltic, Swiss, Global Supply Systems, British Airways, CitizenPlane to go to Kraków by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Buzz, CitizenPlane.
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