How to get to Kraków from Düsseldorf

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Compare train, coach and flight for Düsseldorf to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £70 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 £70, while a flight costs an average of £320.

Distance: 936 km

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£320

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£104

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£70

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£152

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4h 51m

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2h 51m

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13h 24m

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18h 20m

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11h 22m

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £70.

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

A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Kraków costing on average £104.

A coach is £250 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Kraków costing on average £320.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 24m.

Coach takes on average 18h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 31m sooner (2h 51m by flight vs 11h 22m by car). Tickets start at around £320 compared to roughly £152 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Düsseldorf to Kraków

How to get to Kraków from Düsseldorf by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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train

The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kraków is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 823 · ICE 590 · 16501 · IC 7318
    20:0915h49
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:58Kraków Główny
    £431One-way
    5 changes

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 823 · ICE 590 · 16501 · IC 7318
    20:0915h49
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:58Kraków Główny
    £431One-way
    5 changes

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9732
    11:401h40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    13:20John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £2431One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 947 · 3302 · EC 41 · IC 7316
    19:5017h30
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    13:20Kraków Główny
    £431One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 947 · 4350 · EC 41 · IC 7316
    19:5017h29
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    13:19Kraków Główny
    £481One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 947 · 3302 · EC 41 · IC 7316
    19:5017h30
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    13:20Kraków Główny
    £481One-way
    3 changes
  • Infobus0
    19:3018h30
    Düsseldorf
    14:00Kraków
    £481One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    16:3817h07
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    9:45Kraków, Airport
    £591One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:3817h32
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:10Kraków, Airport
    £611One-way
    2 changes
  • KLMKL1796 · KL1323
    6:254h40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:05John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £2381One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO406 · LO3919
    7:158h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    15:45John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £2421One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO406 · LO3905
    7:157h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    14:15John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £2431One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Kraków by train

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.

A view of Warsaw

Day trip from Kraków to Warsaw by train

Why visit Warsaw for the day?

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.

A view of Katowice

Day trip from Kraków to Katowice by train

Why visit Katowice for the day?

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.

A view of Wrocław

Day trip from Kraków to Wrocław by train

Why visit Wrocław for the day?

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.

A view of Rzeszów

Day trip from Kraków to Rzeszów by train

Why visit Rzeszów for the day?

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.

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FAQs: Düsseldorf to Kraków

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 Düsseldorf to Kraków.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £70.

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

A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Kraków costing on average £104.

A coach is £250 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Kraków costing on average £320.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 24m.

Coach takes on average 18h 20m.

The Düsseldorf to Kraków distance is approximately 936 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Kraków is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 14 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Kraków as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, KLM, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, Swiss, Global Supply Systems, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Kraków by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by coach.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
  • 3 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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.
To get from Düsseldorf to Kraków, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Kraków, you can visit the solemn Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine with its intricate salt sculptures. Discover the vibrant street art in the Kazimierz district and enjoy a walk along the Vistula River. The Kraków Cloth Hall offers local crafts and souvenirs. Best sights include Wawel Castle, Main Market Square, and St. Mary's Basilica. Experience the historic Jewish quarter of Kazimierz and delve into World War II history at Schindler's Factory.
Three days in Kraków is ideal to explore its historic sites, vibrant culture, and charming neighbourhoods, including the Wawel Castle, Main Market Square, and Kazimierz district.

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