How to travel from Kraków to Hamburg

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Travel Information between Kraków and Hamburg

Distance487 miles (785 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$43 - $87
Cheapest modeBus • $43 (€39) • 12 h
Fastest modeFlight • $87 (€78) • 3 h 55 min
Popular travel companiesSindbad, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 487 miles (785 km) by train, bus or flight between Kraków and Hamburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Sindbad, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Kraków to Hamburg.

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from Kraków to Hamburg

How to get from Kraków to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Kraków to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM13h55
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
08:55PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$861One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM13h55
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
08:55PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$861One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW9733 · EW9032
02:10PM3h40
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
05:50PMHamburg Airport
$6441One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnEC 58 · ICE 706
11:52AM10h17
Kraków Główny
10:09PMHamburg Hbf
$1411One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnEIP 3550 · EC 40 · IC 495 · ICE 700
01:46PM11h14
Kraków Główny
01:00AMHamburg Hbf
$1561One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnTLK 38110 · EC 44 · ICE 1706
10:23AM10h46
Kraków Główny
09:09PMHamburg Hbf
$1881One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:45PM13h00
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
02:45AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$1111One-way
0 transfers
Sindbad0
04:15PM13h45
Kraków, Main Train Station
06:00AMHamburg Hbf
$1131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:05PM12h00
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
06:05AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$1271One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3910 · LO395
05:35AM5h20
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
10:55AMHamburg Airport
$3911One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1324+KLMKL1757
11:50AM6h05
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
05:55PMHamburg Airport
$5021One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1324+KLMKL1759
11:50AM10h05
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
09:55PMHamburg Airport
$5021One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Kraków to Hamburg: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Hamburg from Kraków is by taking a bus, which costs on average $43 (€39).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Kraków to Hamburg:

Taking a bus costs $43 (€39) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $87 (€78).

Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $44 (€40).

The quickest way to travel from Kraków to Hamburg is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Hamburg by bus takes 12 h on average.

Taking a train requires on average 9 h 22 min of travel time.

The Kraków to Hamburg distance is around 487 miles (785 km).

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Hamburg is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • 2 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Kraków to Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus or flight 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 board their bus from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.

The following travel companies offer services from Kraków to Hamburg:

  • Travel with Sindbad, FlixBus or Infobus for buses to Hamburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Kraków to Hamburg tickets on Omio for $43 (€39).
  • Travel with Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Brussels Airlines or KLM Cityhopper to go to Hamburg by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find KLM Cityhopper Kraków to Hamburg tickets on Omio for $87 (€78).
  • Deutsche Bahn or PKP Intercity can take you to Hamburg by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Kraków to Hamburg for $44 (€40).

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

  • You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Hamburg with Sindbad, FlixBus or Infobus.

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 trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Kraków to Hamburg? Many Omio customers who go from Kraków to Hamburg usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam or Stockholm. If you're looking to explore Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam or Stockholm from Hamburg, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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