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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a flight costs an average of $354.
Distance: 400 miles (645 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $354 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 56m Average total duration 11h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 57m Average total duration 13h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Kraków:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Kraków costing on average $93.
A bus is $278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Kraków costing on average $354.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 56m.
Bus takes on average 13h 57m.
Tickets start at around $93 compared to roughly $144 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51. The journey takes 11h 26m versus 9h 24m 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 Munich to Kraków
How to get from Munich to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Kraków is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 821 · EC 1068:16 PM15h57Munich Hbf12:13 PMKraków Główny$481One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 215 · RJ 845 · RJ 821 · EC 1068:16 PM15h57Munich Hbf12:13 PMKraków Główny$481One-way4 transfers
Fastest
LH162610:10 PM1h20Munich Airport11:30 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$3401One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 908 · ICE 274 · EC 41 · IC 73168:49 PM16h30Munich Hbf1:19 PMKraków Główny$481One-way3 transfers
- ICE 908 · ICE 274 · EC 41 · IC 73168:49 PM16h31Munich Hbf1:20 PMKraków Główny$481One-way3 transfers
- ICE 908 · 16501 · IC 7318+
KD 695128:49 PM15h09Munich Hbf11:58 AMKraków Główny$571One-way4 transfers
99904нп1:50 PM14h30München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz4:20 AMBalice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport)$491One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:15 PM12h50München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz11:05 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA$621One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 PM13h10München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz11:25 AMKrakow, Czyżyny Bus Station$621One-way0 transfers
FR 21756:10 AM1h35Memmingen Airport7:45 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$1081One-way0 transfers- FlixBus+
EW27347:00 AM7h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)2:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2051One-way1 transfer - FlixBus+EW27345:45 AM9h05Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)2:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2051One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Kraków:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Kraków costing on average $93.
A bus is $278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Kraków costing on average $354.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 56m.
Bus takes on average 13h 57m.
- 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, KLR, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
- Travel with Buzz, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Malta Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Ryanair, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), RegioJet a.s., EuroNight, Leo Express, alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Kraków by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, KLR, Sindbad.
- 7 direct flights per day with Buzz, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair.
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