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Compare train, bus, and flight for Metz to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Metz to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $107, while a flight costs an average of $361.
Distance: 618 miles (996 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$361 Average price | $322 Average price | $107 Average price Cheapest | $256 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 43m Average total duration 15h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 18m Average total duration 19h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Metz to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Kraków:
A bus is $216 (€181) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Kraków costing on average $322 (€270).
A bus is $255 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Kraków costing on average $361 (€303).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 43m.
Bus takes on average 20h 18m.
Tickets start at around $322 (€270) compared to roughly $256 (€215) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$66 (-€55). The journey takes 15h 13m versus 12h 26m 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 Metz to Kraków
How to get from Metz to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Metz to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:30 AM 28h20 Metz 7:50 AM Kraków $125 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest

3:30 AM 28h20 Metz 7:50 AM Kraków $125 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest

2:45 AM 21h00 Metz 11:45 PM Kraków $144 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options

5:55 AM 23h10 Metz 5:05 AM Kraków $129 1 One-way 1 transfer
12:35 PM 30h45 Metz 7:20 PM Kraków $135 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Kraków:
A bus is $216 (€181) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Kraków costing on average $322 (€270).
A bus is $255 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Kraków costing on average $361 (€303).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 43m.
Bus takes on average 20h 18m.
- Around 72 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Kraków Główny.
- Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Sas Airways, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Luxair, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, British Airways, Brussels Airlines to go to Kraków by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Luxair.
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