How to travel from Nuremberg to Kraków

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 $58.

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

A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Kraków costing on average $85.

A bus is $194 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Kraków costing on average $252.

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 21m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 14m.

Bus takes on average 11h 30m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Kraków is approximately 397 miles (640 km).

The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Kraków is:

• Around 22 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 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.
• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, KLR, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Kraków by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Nuremberg to Kraków:

• 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, 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.

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.