How to travel from Munich to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $75 (€60).

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

A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Kraków costing on average $145 (€116).

A bus is $165 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Kraków costing on average $240 (€193).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 8m.

Bus takes on average 13h 47m.

The distance from Munich to Kraków is approximately 400 miles (645 km).

The average frequency per day from Munich to Kraków is:

• Around 42 flights per day.
• Around 28 buses per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Kraków as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Kraków:

• Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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

• Travel with Buzz, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Malta Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Ryanair, KLM, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines to go to Kraków by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, KLR, BlaBlaCar to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), RegioJet a.s., EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH, Westbahn to go to Kraków by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Kraków with the following travel companies:

• 7 direct flights per day with Buzz, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Malta Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair.
• 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, KLR, BlaBlaCar.
• 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.

Omio customers who travel from Munich 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.