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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £63, while a flight costs an average of £311.
Distance: 890 km
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£63 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price | £311 Average Price | £141 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 3m Average total duration 15h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Kraków:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kraków costing on average £79.
A coach is £249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Kraków costing on average £311.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 13m.
Coach takes on average 16h 3m.
Tickets start at around £63 compared to roughly £141 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £79. The journey takes 15h 33m versus 10h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Kraków from Dortmund by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Kraków is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Kraków are Warsaw, Zakopane, Katowice, Wrocław and Rzeszów. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Kraków on Omio.
Warsaw is Poland’s capital, known for its reconstructed Old Town and a skyline that reflects decades of change. Its mix of royal heritage, wartime memory and modern city life gives it a resilient, energetic character.
Zakopane is Poland’s best-known mountain town, sitting beneath the Tatra Mountains with a strong Góral identity. It is known for walking and skiing, wooden villas and the busy atmosphere of Krupówki Street.
Katowice is a Silesian city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. Former mining sites now frame museums, music venues and bold public spaces.
Wrocław is known for its handsome market square, island churches and the bronze gnomes dotted across the city. Built on the Oder and linked by many bridges, it feels youthful and relaxed while reflecting a layered Central European history.
Rzeszów is a compact regional capital in south-eastern Poland, known for its market square, universities and aviation links. The old town and modern business districts give it a youthful, practical feel.
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 Dortmund to Kraków.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Kraków:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Kraków costing on average £79.
A coach is £249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Kraków costing on average £311.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 13m.
Coach takes on average 16h 3m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Kraków as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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