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Compare bus and train for Kraków to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 395 miles (637 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€45 Average price Cheapest | €77 Average price |
10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration Fastest 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Kraków to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Kraków to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Erfurt
Travel to Erfurt easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kraków to Erfurt.

There are 2 ways to get from Kraków to Erfurt: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Erfurt is a bus with an average price of $37 (€33).
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Erfurt:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Kraków to Erfurt costing on average $41 (€37).
The fastest way to get to Erfurt from Kraków is by train with an average travel time of 9 h 23 min.
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 11 h 45 min.
The distance from Kraków to Erfurt is approximately 395 miles (637 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Erfurt is:
- 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Erfurt as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kraków to Erfurt:
The following travel companies offer services from Kraków to Erfurt:
- FlixBus or Neo Bus can get you to Erfurt by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Kraków to Erfurt for $37 (€33) on Omio.
- Travel with Ryanair for flights to Erfurt. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ryanair Kraków to Erfurt tickets on Omio for $56 (€50).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Erfurt. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Kraków to Erfurt tickets on Omio for $44 (€40).
Yes, there are direct routes from Kraków to Erfurt with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You can take a direct flight with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Erfurt tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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