How to travel from Erfurt to Kraków

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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt 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 9h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 395 miles (637 km)

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€81

Average price

€50

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10h 20m

Average total duration

9h 50m

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30m

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9h 58m

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9h 28m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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from Erfurt to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:50AM14h09
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
11:59PMKraków, Airport
$591One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:50AM14h09
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
11:59PMKraków, Airport
$591One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 837 · ICE 722+LufthansaLH1368
10:50AM7h50
Erfurt Hbf
06:40PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$3781One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 696 · IC 2447+trilex5675+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 66158
08:29AM8h55
Erfurt Hbf
05:24PMKraków Główny
$971One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1555 · EC 135
09:49AM8h19
Erfurt Hbf
06:08PMKraków Główny
$1101One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 694 · IC 2445+trilex5679+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 69522
10:29AM9h31
Erfurt Hbf
08:00PMKraków Główny
$1391One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:50AM12h25
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
10:15PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$741One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:55AM13h00
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
05:55PMKraków, Airport
$681One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:55AM12h35
Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2
05:30PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
$741One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 593 · ICE 728+LufthansaLH1368
07:30AM11h10
Erfurt Hbf
06:40PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$3551One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1654+LufthansaLH1368
08:16AM10h24
Erfurt Hbf
06:40PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$3781One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1656+LufthansaLH1368
06:16AM12h24
Erfurt Hbf
06:40PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$3641One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Kraków.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Erfurt and Kraków including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $38 (€30).

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

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Kraków costing on average $40 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Kraków is by bus with an average journey time of 12h 25m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 9m.

The distance from Erfurt to Kraków is approximately 395 miles (637 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Kraków is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Kraków as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Kraków:
  • Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
  • Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kraków by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Erfurt to Kraków:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Erfurt 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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