How to travel from Stuttgart to Kraków

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

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Kraków is a bus with an average price of €73.

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

A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Kraków costing on average €91.

A bus is €69 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Kraków costing on average €141.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 18m.

Bus takes on average 16h 44m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Kraków is approximately 490 miles (790 km).

The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Kraków is:

• Around 32 flights per day.
• Around 25 buses per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.

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

• {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, KLR, Infobus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Kraków by train.
• Travel with Buzz, Eurowings, Wizz Air, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair to go to Kraków by flight.

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

• 2 direct buses per day with Infobus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar.
• 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Eurowings, Wizz Air, Malta Air.

Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart 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.