How to travel from Leipzig to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $65 (€54).

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

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Kraków costing on average $98 (€81).

A bus is $508 (€421) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Kraków costing on average $573 (€475).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 59m.

Bus takes on average 10h 31m.

The distance from Leipzig to Kraków is approximately 342 miles (551 km).

The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Kraków is:

• Around 17 buses per day.
• Around 11 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Kraków 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 Leipzig to Kraków:

• Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn, Southeastern to go to Kraków by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Kraków with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 1 direct trains per day with Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn.

Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Vienna, Zakopane, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.

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

In Kraków, visitors can explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a poignant reminder of the Holocaust, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a fascinating underground maze with intricate salt sculptures. The city's vibrant street art scene is particularly lively in the Kazimierz district, which is also known for its rich Jewish history and nightlife. Stroll along the Vistula River for scenic views, or visit the historic Kraków Cloth Hall in the Main Market Square for local crafts. Key sights include the Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Schindler's Factory museum, each offering a glimpse into Kraków's rich heritage and history.

Three to four days are generally sufficient to explore Kraków's main attractions, including the historic Old Town, Wawel Castle, and a trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.