How to travel from Heidelberg to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Kraków is a bus with an average price of €65.

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

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Kraków costing on average €96.

A bus is €75 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Kraków costing on average €141.

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 33m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 21m.

Bus takes on average 16h 36m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Kraków is approximately 503 miles (811 km).

The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Kraków is:

• Around 84 flights per day.
• Around 18 buses per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kraków by train.

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

• 2 direct buses per day with Sindbad, Infobus.
• 8 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa.

Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg 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.