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Compare train, bus, and flight for Maastricht to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 819 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 819, while a flight costs an average of NOK 3,554.
Distance: 628 miles (1011 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 1,214 Average price | NOK 3,554 Average price | NOK 819 Average price Cheapest | NOK 2,553 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 23m Average total duration 13h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 48m Average total duration 19h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Maastricht to Kraków
Compare the available ways to get from Maastricht to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Kraków:
A bus is NOK 396 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Kraków costing on average NOK 1,214.
A bus is NOK 2,736 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Kraków costing on average NOK 3,554.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 23m.
Bus takes on average 19h 48m.
Tickets start at around NOK 1,214 compared to roughly NOK 2,553 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 1,339. The journey takes 13h 53m versus 11h 33m 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 Maastricht to Kraków
How to get from Maastricht to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:10 PM 22h35 Maastricht 3:45 PM Kraków NOK 744 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:10 PM 22h35 Maastricht 3:45 PM Kraków NOK 744 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:10 PM 22h35 Maastricht 3:45 PM Kraków NOK 744 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Kraków:
A bus is NOK 396 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Kraków costing on average NOK 1,214.
A bus is NOK 2,736 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Kraków costing on average NOK 3,554.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 23m.
Bus takes on average 19h 48m.
- Around 84 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Brussels Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Buzz, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Air France, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, British Airways, Ryanair, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Buzz, Eurowings, Ryanair.
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