How to travel from Kraków to Leipzig

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Kraków to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $165.

Distance: 342 miles (551 km)

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Driving

$68

Average price

$60

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$646

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$123

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 3m

Average total duration

7h 33m

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30m

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9h 1m

Average total duration

8h 31m

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5h 35m

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2h 35m

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6h 6m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $60 (€50).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Leipzig costing on average $68 (€56).

A bus is $586 (€483) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Leipzig costing on average $646 (€533).

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 33m.

Bus takes on average 8h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kraków and Leipzig including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kraków to Leipzig among Omio's users.

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from Kraków to Leipzig

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 132
    5:51 AM7h18
    Kraków Główny
    1:09 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 132
    5:51 AM7h18
    Kraków Główny
    1:09 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1369 · LH158
    7:35 PM3h35
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $3931One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnTLK 38106 · EC 40 · ICE 905
    2:11 PM11h02
    Kraków Główny
    1:13 AMLeipzig Hbf
    $481One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 114 · EC 458
    11:19 AM10h59
    Kraków Główny
    10:18 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3816+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 69153+Deutsche BahnIC 2440+trilex5794
    4:41 AM7h50
    Kraków Główny
    12:31 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $561One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:00 PM13h15
    Kraków, Airport
    1:15 AMLeipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)
    $511One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:55 PM10h15
    Kraków, Airport
    7:10 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 AM13h05
    Kraków, Airport
    10:40 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1365 · LH158
    1:05 PM10h05
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $3931One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1363 · LH158
    11:05 AM12h05
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $3931One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1363+Air DolomitiLH152
    11:05 AM22h40
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    9:45 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    $4181One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Leipzig

Travel to Leipzig 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 Leipzig.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kraków and Leipzig including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $60 (€50).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Leipzig costing on average $68 (€56).

A bus is $586 (€483) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Leipzig costing on average $646 (€533).

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 33m.

Bus takes on average 8h 31m.

The distance from Kraków to Leipzig is approximately 342 miles (551 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Leipzig is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kraków to Leipzig:
  • Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Leipzig by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kraków to Leipzig:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.

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