How to travel from Kraków to Hamburg

There are 3 options to travel between Kraków and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Hamburg is a train with an average price of $71.

This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Hamburg:

A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average $77.

A train is $181 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average $252.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 35m.

Bus takes on average 12h 52m.

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

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Hamburg is:

• Around 52 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.
• Around 10 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.

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

• 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.

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 Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Sas Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Hamburg by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Kraków to Hamburg:

• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.

Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.