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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €140.
Distance: 498 miles (802 km)
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€72 Average price Cheapest | €139 Average price | €210 Average price |
13h 57m Average total duration 13h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 57m Average total duration 12h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Kraków.
There are 3 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków is a train with an average price of $44 (€40).
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków:
Taking a train costs $3 (€3) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $47 (€43).
Taking a train costs $72 (€65) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $117 (€105) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Kraków from Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 35 min.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes 14 h 15 min on average.
Train takes 11 h 41 min on average.
Kraków is approximately 497 miles (802 km) away from Frankfurt am Main.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków is:
- 29 buses a day.
- 41 flights a day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków:
- Most travelers board their bus from Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Most travelers take a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków:
- Sindbad, FlixBus or Infobus can take you to Kraków by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków for $57 (€51).
- Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper or Lufthansa Cityline (2) can take you to Kraków by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for LOT Polish Airlines from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków for $117 (€105).
- Deutsche Bahn can take you to Kraków by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków for $44 (€40).
Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Kraków with Sindbad, FlixBus or Infobus with 4 direct buses per day.
- You can find 6 direct flights per day to take to Kraków with Lufthansa.
Direct services to Kraków tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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