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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $54, while a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 522 miles (841 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$105 Average price | $93 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 10m Average total duration 12h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 44m Average total duration 17h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Kraków
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Kraków:
A flight is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Kraków costing on average $93 (€78).
A flight is $52 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Kraków costing on average $105 (€88).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 10m.
Bus takes on average 17h 44m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€88) compared to roughly $199 (€167) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $95 (€79). The journey takes 12h 40m versus 10h 56m 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.
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How to get from Karlsruhe to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 AM 20h30 Karlsruhe 4:30 AM Kraków $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:00 AM 20h30 Karlsruhe 4:30 AM Kraków $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:20 PM 15h45 Karlsruhe 4:05 AM Kraków $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:25 AM 17h20 Karlsruhe 9:45 PM Kraków $59 1 One-way 0 transfers5:25 AM 17h20 Karlsruhe 10:45 PM Kraków $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Kraków:
A flight is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Kraków costing on average $93 (€78).
A flight is $52 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Kraków costing on average $105 (€88).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 10m.
Bus takes on average 17h 44m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Kraków as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Flights mostly depart from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Malta Air to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, KLR to go to Kraków by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, KLR.
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