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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 prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 487 miles (785 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$88 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $305 Average price | $173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 26m Average total duration 10h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Hamburg:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $229 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average $305 (€247).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 56m.
Bus takes on average 12h 22m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:45 PM13h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA2:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:45 PM13h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA2:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL1326+
KL17572:05 PM3h45John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice5:50 PMHamburg Airport$2151One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 134 · ICE 5049:50 AM11h34Kraków Główny9:24 PMHamburg Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
- EC 58 · 3131 · ICE 9011:53 AM10h17Kraków Główny10:10 PMHamburg Hbf$671One-way2 transfers
- TLK 38106 · EC 40 · 4368 · 43022:11 PM16h27Kraków Główny6:38 AMHamburg Hbf$671One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus5:25 PM12h25Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA5:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$531One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:40 AM12h43Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA6:23 PMHamburg Hbf$611One-way1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM13h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA8:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$611One-way1 transfer
LO3924 · LO3976:25 PM3h50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice10:15 PMHamburg Airport$1991One-way1 transfer- LO3920 · LO3971:45 PM8h30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice10:15 PMHamburg Airport$1991One-way1 transfer
- LO3908 · LO39712:15 PM10h00John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice10:15 PMHamburg Airport$1991One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Hamburg:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $229 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average $305 (€247).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 56m.
Bus takes on average 12h 22m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 9 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, PKP Intercity to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Sas Airways, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings to go to Hamburg by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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