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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, while a flight costs an average of £407.
Distance: 551 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£68 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £407 Average Price | £90 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Kraków:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Kraków costing on average £68.
A coach is £363 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Kraków costing on average £407.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Coach takes on average 10h 30m.
Tickets start at around £68 compared to roughly £90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 8h 37m versus 6h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Kraków from Leipzig by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Kraków is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Kraków are Zakopane, Warsaw, Katowice, Wrocław and Rzeszów. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Kraków on Omio.
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.
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.
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 Leipzig to Kraków.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Kraków:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Kraków costing on average £68.
A coach is £363 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Kraków costing on average £407.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Coach takes on average 10h 30m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Kraków as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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