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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 an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 395 miles (637 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 45m Average total duration Fastest 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Erfurt to Kraków:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Kraków costing on average $122 (€100).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
Tickets start at around $122 (€100) compared to roughly $144 (€118) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 9h 15m versus 7h 35m 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 Erfurt to Kraków
How to get from Erfurt to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM14h39Erfurt, Busbahnhof 211:59 PMKraków, Airport$571One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM14h39Erfurt, Busbahnhof 211:59 PMKraków, Airport$571One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 837 · ICE 722+
LH136810:50 AM7h45Erfurt Hbf6:35 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3511One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 698 · 3108 · 33759 · EC 596:07 AM10h00Erfurt Hbf4:07 PMKraków Główny$591One-way3 transfers
- 74605 · 74819 · IC 2449 · IC 83124:58 AM10h21Erfurt Hbf3:19 PMKraków Główny$591One-way5 transfers
- ICE 904 · 3106 · 33757 · EC 433:42 AM11h37Erfurt Hbf3:19 PMKraków Główny$591One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM13h00Erfurt, Busbahnhof 25:55 PMKraków, Airport$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM11h55Erfurt, Busbahnhof 29:15 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$751One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM12h35Erfurt, Busbahnhof 25:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$751One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1656+
LO378 · LO39216:17 AM14h28Erfurt Hbf8:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2781One-way2 transfers - ICE 1656+LO3911 · LO3786:17 AM17h33Erfurt Hbf11:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2781One-way2 transfers
- ICE 750 · ICE 726+LO378 · LO39218:50 AM11h55Erfurt Hbf8:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2891One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Kraków:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Kraków costing on average $122 (€100).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kraków by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
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