How to travel from Rotterdam to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $132 (€110).

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

A bus is $69 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Kraków costing on average $200 (€168).

A bus is $305 (€255) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Kraków costing on average $436 (€365).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 49m.

Bus takes on average 21h 9m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Kraków is approximately 682 miles (1099 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Kraków is:

• Around 48 flights per day.
• Around 20 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Kraków:

• Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, Buzz to go to Kraków by flight.

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

• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
• 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Buzz.

Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Vienna, Zakopane, Budapest. 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.