How to travel from Kraków to Hamburg

International travel from Kraków, Poland to Hamburg, Germany is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Germany if coming from Poland?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Poland.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Hamburg if traveling from Kraków?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Hamburg, Germany due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Kraków and Hamburg.

The current restriction level for returning to Kraków, Poland from Germany is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Kraków, Poland from Hamburg, Germany?

Reentering Poland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Kraków from Hamburg?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Kraków, Poland regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Poland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Kraków from Hamburg here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel to Hamburg from Kraków. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Hamburg is by taking a flight with an average price of $14 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options to Hamburg:

Taking a flight is about $58 (€51) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $71 (€63) for this journey.

Taking a flight is usually $3 (€3) less than taking a train to Hamburg, which costs on average $17 (€15) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Hamburg from Kraków is by flight with an average travel time of 8 h.

Other travel options to Hamburg can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 12 h 5 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to Hamburg by train can take on average 11 h 11 min.

The distance is approximately 485 miles (782 km) from Kraków to Hamburg.

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Hamburg is:

• 2 buses a day.
• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Hamburg from Kraków as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Kraków to Hamburg:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Kraków, Prokocim Szpital and arrive in Hamburg, Bahnsteig Gleis 13 + 14.
• Most travelers take a flight from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Hamburg Airport.
• Most travelers take a train from Kraków Główny to Hamburg Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus for buses to Hamburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Kraków to Hamburg tickets on Omio for $71 (€63).

Yes, there are direct routes from Kraków to Hamburg with the following travel companies:

• You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Hamburg with Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Sindbad.

Direct services to Hamburg 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 route.

When planning your trip from Kraków to Hamburg, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing $71 (€63) one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing $14 (€12) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing $17 (€15) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Kraków to Hamburg online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.