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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $177.
Distance: 581 miles (936 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price | $73 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 24m Average total duration 12h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 1m Average total duration 16h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Düsseldorf:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Düsseldorf costing on average $73.
A train is $106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Düsseldorf costing on average $177.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 24m.
Bus takes on average 17h 1m.
Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $213 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $142. The journey takes 12h 54m versus 10h 25m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Kraków to Düsseldorf
How to get from Kraków to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Düsseldorf is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 3716 · TLK 38106 · R 80411 · 51862:34 PM15h13Kraków Główny5:47 AMDüsseldorf Hbf$591One-way6 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 3716 · TLK 38106 · R 80411 · 51862:34 PM15h13Kraków Główny5:47 AMDüsseldorf Hbf$591One-way6 transfers
Fastest
LH1627 · LH20066:00 AM3h25John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice9:25 AMDusseldorf Airport$5591One-way1 transfer
Other options
- TLK 38106 · EC 40 · 4369 · ICE 15402:17 PM15h30Kraków Główny5:47 AMDüsseldorf Hbf$671One-way3 transfers
- IC 132 · ICE 1558 · ICE 516 · ICE 285:57 AM12h35Kraków Główny6:32 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$741One-way3 transfers
- IC 132 · ICE 1558 · ICE 6245:57 AM12h39Kraków Główny6:36 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$741One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain6:35 PM18h39Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station1:14 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$771One-way2 transfers - FlixBus+FlixTrain7:00 AM14h25Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA9:25 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain8:55 PM16h19Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA1:14 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
LO3908 · LO40712:15 PM6h40John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice6:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$2591One-way1 transfer
KL1326 · KL18032:05 PM3h35John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$2671One-way1 transfer- KL1328 · KL18055:55 PM4h30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice10:25 PMDusseldorf Airport$2671One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Düsseldorf:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Düsseldorf costing on average $73.
A train is $106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Düsseldorf costing on average $177.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 24m.
Bus takes on average 17h 1m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Düsseldorf 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Airport and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Düsseldorf by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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