How to travel from Düsseldorf to Kraków

There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $73 (€59).

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

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Kraków costing on average $110 (€90).

A bus is $125 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Kraków costing on average $198 (€161).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 15m.

Bus takes on average 16h 51m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Kraków is approximately 581 miles (936 km).

The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Kraków is:

• Around 44 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Kraków:

• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Kraków, Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Kraków by train.
• Travel with Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, KLM, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kraków by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Kraków with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Kraków to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Kraków, visitors can explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a poignant reminder of the Holocaust, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a fascinating underground maze with intricate salt sculptures. The city's vibrant street art scene is particularly lively in the Kazimierz district, which is also known for its rich Jewish history and nightlife. Stroll along the Vistula River for scenic views, or visit the historic Kraków Cloth Hall in the Main Market Square for local crafts. Key sights include the Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Schindler's Factory museum, each offering a glimpse into Kraków's rich heritage and history.

Three to four days are generally sufficient to explore Kraków's main attractions, including the historic Old Town, Wawel Castle, and a trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.