How to travel from Kraków to Stuttgart

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Kraków to Stuttgart

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €77, while a flight costs an average of €340.

Distance: 490 miles (790 km)

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€171

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12h 51m

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Compare ways to travel from Kraków to Stuttgart

Compare the available ways to get from Kraków to Stuttgart, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of €77.

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

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Stuttgart costing on average €88.

A bus is €263 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Stuttgart costing on average €340.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 51m.

Bus takes on average 16h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kraków and Stuttgart including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kraków to Stuttgart among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €88 compared to roughly €171 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €84. The journey takes 12h 21m versus 9h 36m 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.

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from Kraków to Stuttgart

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

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

  • Deutsche BahnTLK 38106 · EC 40 · ICE 905 · IC 2168
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnTLK 38106 · EC 40 · ICE 905 · IC 2168
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • BuzzFR 2174
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 3814 · EC 458 · ICE 699+Koleje DolnośląskieKD 69577
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3716 · 16536 · ICE 905 · IC 2168
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 114 · EC 131 · RJ 253 · EC 1210
    4 transfers
  • Sindbad0
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3924 · LO371
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3906 · LO371
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3908 · LO371
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Stuttgart

Travel to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kraków and Stuttgart including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of €77.

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

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Stuttgart costing on average €88.

A bus is €263 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Stuttgart costing on average €340.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 51m.

Bus takes on average 16h 57m.

The distance from Kraków to Stuttgart is approximately 490 miles (790 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Stuttgart is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart:
  • Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Stuttgart, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Buzz, Air Baltic, braathens regional aviation, Global Supply Systems, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air, Wizz Air to go to Stuttgart by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Stuttgart by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Stuttgart by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Malta Air, Avion Express Malta, Wizz Air.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Stuttgart often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, London, Vienna, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stuttgart and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Stuttgart to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Stuttgart, you can explore the vibrant Markthalle for a variety of delicacies, enjoy a leisurely walk in the beautiful Killesberg Park, visit the Porsche Museum, and experience a performance at the Stuttgart Opera House. Don't miss the lively Cannstatter Volksfest, one of the largest beer festivals in the world. For the best sights, check out the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart State Gallery, Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden, Stuttgart TV Tower, and Schlossplatz, the city's largest square.
For a well-rounded experience in Stuttgart, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient to explore its cultural attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and visit key sites like the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Schlossplatz.
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