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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 $114 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. 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 $114, while a flight costs an average of $575.
Distance: 582 miles (938 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$184 Average price | $114 Average price Cheapest | $575 Average price | $206 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 56m Average total duration 17h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Duisburg to Kraków:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Kraków costing on average $184 (€151).
A bus is $461 (€377) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Kraków costing on average $575 (€471).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 5m.
Bus takes on average 17h 56m.
Tickets start at around $184 (€151) compared to roughly $206 (€169) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 12h 35m 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.
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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.
10:15 PM18h15Duisburg4:30 PMKraków$751One-way0 transfers
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10:15 PM18h15Duisburg4:30 PMKraków$751One-way0 transfers
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10:15 PM18h15Duisburg4:30 PMKraków$751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Kraków:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Kraków costing on average $184 (€151).
A bus is $461 (€377) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Kraków costing on average $575 (€471).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 5m.
Bus takes on average 17h 56m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Global Supply Systems, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Buzz to go to Kraków by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Buzz.
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