The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kraków to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
9 h 30 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
785 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kraków to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Hamburg will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
Of the 20 buses that leave Kraków for Hamburg every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 785 km distance in an average of 9 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Kraków to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £114.
Distance: 785 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£60 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price | £229 Average Price |
12h 56m Average total duration 12h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Kraków to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Hamburg coaches for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:15 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 12h45 | 12:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 change | |
| Sunday 16 November | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:50 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h55 | 14:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 02:40 Kraków, Airport | 16h52 | 19:32 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:10 Kraków, Airport | 15h45 | 19:55 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 04:40 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 14h52 | 19:32 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 06:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h55 | 19:55 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:35 Kraków, Airport | 12h55 | 21:30 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 Kraków, Airport | 14h45 | 01:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 16h05 | 03:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 12:45 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h00 | 01:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:20 Kraków, Airport | 14h45 | 05:05 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 change | |
0 | 15:15 Kraków, Main Train Station | 13h45 | 05:00 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:05 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 12h00 | 05:05 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:35 Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 16h40 | 10:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 16h00 | 13:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kraków to Hamburg
Buses from Kraków to Hamburg run on average 15 times per day, taking around 12h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 785 km distance in 12h 0m.
Distance 785 km |
Average bus duration 12h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 12h 0m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Kraków to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Kraków to Hamburg with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £35. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Kraków to Hamburg coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Hamburg by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Kraków, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Kraków, Airport, Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and Balice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport). When arriving in Hamburg, you can end your route in coach stations like Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Kraków, Airport, which is located around 10.4 miles (16.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kraków and Hamburg
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Polish Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 124, 152, 192, 208, 292, 304 Trams: 3, 19, 50 Train: Kraków Główny
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Kraków (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 208, 252, 902 Train: SKA1
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Nordsee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 112, 120, 124 Metro: U1, U2, U3 Train: S1, S2, S3
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