How to get from Munich to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Munich to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 399 miles (644 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $52 - $161 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $52 (€45) • 17 h 20 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $161 (€140) • 3 h 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Lot Polish Airlines or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Travel 399 miles (644 km) by bus, flight or train from Munich to Kraków. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $52 (€45). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Lot Polish Airlines or Deutsche Bahn with connection among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Munich to Kraków.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $61 (€54). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Kraków from Munich. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Munich and Kraków and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
You can get from Munich to Kraków 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Kraków from Munich is a bus with an average price of $52 (€45).
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Kraków:
A bus is $109 (€95) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $161 (€140) from Munich to Kraków.
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train with an average ticket price of $53 (€46) from Munich to Kraków.
The quickest way to travel to Kraków from Munich is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 17 h 20 min on average.
Train takes on average 12 h 48 min.
Kraków is approximately 399 miles (644 km) away from Munich.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Kraków is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Kraków from Munich as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Kraków:
The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Kraków:
Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Kraków with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Kraków tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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