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 train with an average price of kr719.

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

A train is kr62 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Cologne costing on average kr781.

A train is kr2990 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Cologne costing on average kr3709.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 20m.

Bus takes on average 18h 4m.

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

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Cologne is:

• Around 20 buses per day.
• Around 11 trains per day.
• Around 6 flights 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 Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings to go to Cologne by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, PKP Intercity to go to Cologne by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus to go to Cologne by bus.

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

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. 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.