How to travel from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF61, while a flight costs an average of CHF193.

Distance: 498 miles (802 km)

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CHF61

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CHF64

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CHF193

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14h 20m

Average total duration

13h 50m

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30m

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14h 39m

Average total duration

14h 9m

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4h 43m

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2h 43m

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2h 0m

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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2.4 - 4.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main is a train with an average price of CHF61.

This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main:

A train is CHF3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF64.

A train is CHF132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF193.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 43m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 20m.

Bus takes on average 14h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kraków and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3814 · Bus RE1 · EC 458 · ICE 699
    1:46 PM12h25
    Kraków Główny
    2:11 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    CHF601One-way
    5 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3814 · Bus RE1 · EC 458 · ICE 699
    1:46 PM12h25
    Kraków Główny
    2:11 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    CHF601One-way
    5 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1363
    11:10 AM1h40
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    12:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    CHF2851One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3814 · Bus RE1 · EC 458 · ICE 699
    1:46 PM12h53
    Kraków Główny
    2:39 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    CHF601One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 58 · BUS 40058 · ICE 699
    11:45 AM14h26
    Kraków Główny
    2:11 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    CHF601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 58 · BUS 40058 · ICE 699
    11:45 AM14h54
    Kraków Główny
    2:39 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    CHF601One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:10 PM14h50
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    11:00 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    CHF761One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:15 PM15h45
    Kraków, Airport
    12:00 PMFrankfurt South station
    CHF771One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:00 AM17h20
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    12:20 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    CHF771One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1371
    6:00 AM1h40
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    7:40 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    CHF2851One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1365
    1:20 PM1h40
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    3:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    CHF4171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3908 · LO381
    12:15 PM21h25
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    9:40 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    CHF4181One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kraków and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main is a train with an average price of CHF61.

This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main:

A train is CHF3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF64.

A train is CHF132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF193.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 43m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 20m.

Bus takes on average 14h 39m.

The distance from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 498 miles (802 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Frankfurt South station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, PKP Intercity to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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