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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Rp 1,423,976 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Rp 1,423,976, while a flight costs an average of Rp 9,056,363.
Distance: 487 miles (785 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Rp 1,791,153 Average price | Rp 1,423,976 Average price Cheapest | Rp 9,056,363 Average price | Rp 2,861,108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kraków to Hamburg
Compare the available ways to get from Kraków to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Hamburg:
A bus is Rp 367,178 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average Rp 1,791,153.
A bus is Rp 7,632,387 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average Rp 9,056,363.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 5m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
Tickets start at around Rp 1,791,153 compared to roughly Rp 2,861,108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Rp 1,069,956. The journey takes 10h 35m versus 8h 41m 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 Hamburg
How to get from Kraków to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 3716 · TLK 38106 · R 80411 · 5186
2:37 PM 16h16 Kraków Główny 6:53 AM Hamburg-Bergedorf Rp 971,380 1 One-way 5 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 3716 · TLK 38106 · R 80411 · 5186
2:37 PM 16h16 Kraków Główny 6:53 AM Hamburg-Bergedorf Rp 971,380 1 One-way 5 transfers
Fastest
LH1625 · LH20865:40 PM 3h25 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 9:05 PM Hamburg Airport Rp 18,553,783 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 3716 · TLK 38106 · R 80411 · 5186
2:37 PM 16h48 Kraków Główny 7:25 AM Hamburg Hbf Rp 971,380 1 One-way 5 transfers - IC 3818 · IC 1644 · 68838 · 3141
3:46 PM 15h07 Kraków Główny 6:53 AM Hamburg-Bergedorf Rp 1,173,793 1 One-way 6 transfers - IC 3818 · IC 1644 · 68838 · 3141
3:46 PM 15h39 Kraków Główny 7:25 AM Hamburg Hbf Rp 1,173,793 1 One-way 6 transfers
- FlixBus
1:35 PM 13h00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 2:35 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof Rp 1,355,763 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:25 PM 12h25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 5:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof Rp 1,396,245 1 One-way 0 transfers 
04:15 PM 13h45 Kraków 6:00 AM Hamburg Rp 1,877,988 1 One-way 0 transfers
EW9733 · EW70672:30 PM 7h05 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 9:35 PM Hamburg Airport Rp 5,813,099 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1328 · KL17515:35 PM 14h20 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 7:55 AM Hamburg Airport Rp 7,082,431 1 One-way 1 transfer- AF3136+
AF1741 · AF161011:55 AM 10h25 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 10:20 PM Hamburg Airport Rp 8,610,650 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Hamburg:
A bus is Rp 367,178 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average Rp 1,791,153.
A bus is Rp 7,632,387 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average Rp 9,056,363.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 5m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
- Around 57 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Hamburg 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 Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Sas Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Global Supply Systems, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
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