How to travel from Mainz to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Kraków is a bus with an average price of kr760.

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

A bus is kr495 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Kraków costing on average kr1255.

A bus is kr1745 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Kraków costing on average kr2506.

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 46m.

Bus takes on average 17h 2m.

The distance from Mainz to Kraków is approximately 516 miles (832 km).

The average frequency per day from Mainz to Kraków is:

• Around 64 flights per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

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

• Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
• Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.

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

• Travel with Eurowings to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with Infobus, FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kraków by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Mainz to Kraków:

• 3 direct buses per day with Infobus, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Mainz to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Zakopane, Vienna, Berlin. 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.