How to travel from Nuremberg to Kraków

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $116.

Distance: 397 miles (640 km)

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$119

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$60

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$334

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$140

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11h 12m

Average total duration

10h 42m

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11h 33m

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5h 21m

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2h 21m

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8h 26m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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1.9 - 3.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $60 (€49).

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

A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Kraków costing on average $119 (€97).

A bus is $274 (€222) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Kraków costing on average $334 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 42m.

Bus takes on average 11h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nuremberg to Kraków among Omio's users.

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from Nuremberg to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM12h30
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    11:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM12h30
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    11:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH141 · LH1364
    8:30 AM3h25
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    11:55 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $5461One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 604 · ICE 1553 · IC 8310+trilex5675
    5:37 AM11h47
    Nuremberg Hbf
    5:24 PMKraków Główny
    $591One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1206 · EC 133
    12:28 PM10h01
    Nuremberg Hbf
    10:29 PMKraków Główny
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 602 · EC 135
    8:05 AM10h22
    Nuremberg Hbf
    6:27 PMKraków Główny
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM11h10
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    5:05 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:35 AM11h35
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    2:10 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:25 AM12h55
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    7:20 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 822+KLM CityhopperKL1818 · KL1327
    6:00 AM11h10
    Nuremberg Hbf
    5:10 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $2751One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 28+LufthansaLH1370
    1:32 PM10h18
    Nuremberg Hbf
    11:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $2941One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 628+LufthansaLH1370
    1:00 PM10h50
    Nuremberg Hbf
    11:50 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    $2941One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Kraków.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nuremberg and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $60 (€49).

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

A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Kraków costing on average $119 (€97).

A bus is $274 (€222) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Kraków costing on average $334 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 42m.

Bus takes on average 11h 3m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Kraków is approximately 397 miles (640 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Kraków is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nuremberg to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, KLR, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kraków by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Ryanair, KLM Cityhopper to go to Kraków by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Kraków by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nuremberg to Kraków:
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, KLR, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg 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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