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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 prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 628 miles (1011 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$139 Average price | $117 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 44m Average total duration 16h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 38m Average total duration 20h 8m 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 |
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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 Maastricht to Kraków:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Kraków costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Kraków costing on average $139 (€114).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 14m.
Bus takes on average 20h 8m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 AM24h15Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)11:25 AMKrakow, Czyżyny Bus Station$711One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 AM24h15Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)11:25 AMKrakow, Czyżyny Bus Station$711One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FR 4310:30 AM1h50Eindhoven Airport12:20 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2271One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 2752 · 32250 · 20085 · 101471:57 PM16h36Maastricht station6:33 AMKraków Główny$981One-way6 transfers
18941 · 26423 · ICE 943 · 33561:54 PM16h39Maastricht station6:33 AMKraków Główny$981One-way4 transfers
18925 · 26415 · ICE 849 · 33529:54 AM13h52Maastricht station11:46 PMKraków Główny$1231One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM19h35Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)6:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM22h30Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)11:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM21h35Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)4:30 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$721One-way2 transfers
FR 49347:25 AM2h00Brussels South Charleroi Airport9:25 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$1911One-way0 transfers
LO408 · LO39117:45 PM4h05Dusseldorf Airport11:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2321One-way1 transfer
LO406 · LO39077:15 AM4h15Dusseldorf Airport11:30 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Kraków:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Kraków costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Kraków costing on average $139 (€114).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 14m.
Bus takes on average 20h 8m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 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 Brussels 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 FlixBus, Arriva NL to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with Buzz, Ryanair to go to Kraków by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair.
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