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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $189.
Distance: 400 miles (645 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $189 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg 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 Munich:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Munich costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $116 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Munich costing on average $189 (€154).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
Train takes on average 12h 10m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€63) compared to roughly $194 (€158) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $117 (€95). The journey takes 11h 40m versus 9h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Kraków to Munich
How to get from Kraków to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Munich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 114 · EC 131 · RJ 253 · RJX 1997011:10 AM10h41Kraków Główny9:51 PMMunich Hbf$611One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 114 · EC 131 · RJ 253 · RJX 1997011:10 AM10h41Kraków Główny9:51 PMMunich Hbf$611One-way4 transfers
Fastest
LO3910 · LO3515:40 AM3h30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice9:10 AMMunich Airport$3851One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 114 · EC 131 · RJ 253 · EC 121011:10 AM11h05Kraków Główny10:15 PMMunich Hbf$611One-way3 transfers
- TLK 38106 · EC 40 · ICE 9052:17 PM16h42Kraków Główny6:59 AMMunich Hbf$611One-way2 transfers
- IC 205 · RJX 6610:13 AM10h34Kraków Główny8:47 PMMunich Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:05 PM12h30Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA7:35 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$661One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:35 PM13h00Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station7:35 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$661One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:05 PM13h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA8:05 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$661One-way0 transfers
- LO3920 · LO3531:45 PM5h05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice6:50 PMMunich Airport$3751One-way1 transfer
- LO3908 · LO35312:05 PM6h45John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice6:50 PMMunich Airport$3751One-way1 transfer
- LO3920 · LO3551:45 PM8h35John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice10:20 PMMunich Airport$3781One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Munich:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Munich costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $116 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Munich costing on average $189 (€154).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
Train takes on average 12h 10m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Munich 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 Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Buzz, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Malta Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Air Baltic, KLM to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., PKP Intercity to go to Munich by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct flights per day with Buzz, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Malta Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 0 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity.
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