How to travel from Mainz to Kraków

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mainz to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $77.

Distance: 516 miles (832 km)

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$80

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Cheapest

$110

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$199

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16h 59m

Average total duration

16h 29m

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30m

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15h 4m

Average total duration

14h 34m

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4h 45m

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1h 45m

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3h 0m

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0.8 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

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2.5 - 5.0kg

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from Mainz to Kraków

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

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

FlixBus
04:15AM18h44
Mainz
10:59PMKraków
$661One-way
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FlixBus
04:15AM18h44
Mainz
10:59PMKraków
$661One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:00PM15h20
Mainz
06:20AMKraków
$951One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:30PM21h15
Mainz
07:45PMKraków
$731One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Kraków

Travel to Kraków 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 Mainz to Kraków.

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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 $51 (€42).

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

A bus is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Kraków costing on average $51 (€42).

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Kraków costing on average $77 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 38m.

Bus takes on average 14h 40m.

The distance from Mainz to Kraków is approximately 516 miles (832 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Kraków is:
  • Around 69 flights per day.
  • Around 11 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with Infobus, Sindbad, FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Mainz to Kraków:
  • 4 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.

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