How to travel from Kraków to Cologne

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

The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $99 (€83).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Cologne costing on average $105 (€88).

A bus is $415 (€347) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Cologne costing on average $514 (€430).

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 28m.

Bus takes on average 18h 50m.

The distance from Kraków to Cologne is approximately 573 miles (923 km).

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Cologne is:

• Around 14 buses per day.
• Around 6 flights per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).

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

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Cologne by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines to go to Cologne by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Kraków to Cologne:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.

Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Cologne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Cologne, you can explore the Cologne Chocolate Museum to learn about chocolate history and production, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and visit the Botanical Gardens Flora for stunning floral displays. Discover trendy boutiques and vibrant street art in the Belgian Quarter, or attend a concert at the renowned Cologne Philharmonic Hall. Don't miss the iconic Cologne Cathedral, the modern art collection at Museum Ludwig, and the love lock-adorned Hohenzollern Bridge. Wander through the charming Old Town (Altstadt) and visit the diverse Cologne Zoo.

Three days are generally recommended to explore Cologne's main attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, Old Town, and museums.