How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $81 (€65).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków:

A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków costing on average $114 (€93).

A bus is $183 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków costing on average $264 (€213).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 6m.

Bus takes on average 16h 14m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków is approximately 498 miles (802 km).

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków is:

• Around 50 flights per day.
• Around 31 buses per day.
• Around 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Kraków:

• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt South station and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, KLR to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kraków by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper to go to Kraków by flight.

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

• 0 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus.
• 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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.