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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Bielefeld
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Bielefeld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $431.
Distance: 513 miles (826 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$431 Average price | $109 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 14m Average total duration 15h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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 Kraków to Bielefeld:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Bielefeld costing on average $109 (€89).
A bus is $336 (€274) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Bielefeld costing on average $431 (€352).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 13m.
Bus takes on average 16h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Kraków to Bielefeld
How to get from Kraków to Bielefeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Bielefeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain10:25 PM16h56Kraków, Airport3:21 PMBielefeld Hbf$721One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain10:25 PM16h56Kraków, Airport3:21 PMBielefeld Hbf$721One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW97331:45 PM1h40John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice3:25 PMDusseldorf Airport$2621One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 134 · IC 2032 · ICE 5429:45 AM11h38Kraków Główny9:23 PMBielefeld Hbf$1101One-way2 transfers
EIP 3506 · EC 44 · BUS 40044 · ICE 84210:02 AM12h18Kraków Główny10:20 PMBielefeld Hbf$1101One-way3 transfers
IC 134 · IC 24469:45 AM12h55Kraków Główny10:40 PMBielefeld Hbf$1101One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain6:35 PM16h46Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station11:21 AMBielefeld Hbf$761One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:40 PM15h41Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA3:21 PMBielefeld Hbf$791One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM17h30Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA5:30 AMBielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede$861One-way1 transfer
LO3906 · LO4052:55 PM7h05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice10:00 PMDusseldorf Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
LO3920 · LO4051:45 PM8h15John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice10:00 PMDusseldorf Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
LO3908 · LO40512:15 PM9h45John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice10:00 PMDusseldorf Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Bielefeld:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Bielefeld costing on average $84 (€69).
A train is $104 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Bielefeld costing on average $170 (€139).
Other travel options to Bielefeld take longer:
Flight takes on average 12h 14m.
Bus takes on average 15h 19m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Bielefeld as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Bielefeld Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Bielefeld by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bielefeld by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Air France, Global Supply Systems, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Bielefeld by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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