How to get to Kraków from Mannheim

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Compare train, coach and flight for Mannheim to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £78, while a flight costs an average of £326.

Distance: 824 km

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Coach
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Driving

£96

Average Price

£78

Average Price

Cheapest

£326

Average Price

£146

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

12h 59m

Average total duration

12h 29m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

16h 54m

Average total duration

16h 24m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 50m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

10h 20m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

2.5 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lot Polish Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £78.

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

A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Kraków costing on average £96.

A coach is £248 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Kraków costing on average £326.

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 59m.

Coach takes on average 16h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Mannheim and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £96 compared to roughly £146 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £50. The journey takes 12h 29m versus 10h 20m 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.

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from Mannheim to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:2515h20
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    18:45Kraków, Airport
    £771One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:2515h20
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    18:45Kraków, Airport
    £771One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Avion Express MaltaEW2734
    10:551h30
    Stuttgart Airport
    12:25John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £871One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 692 · EC 133
    9:2912h57
    Mannheim Hbf
    22:26Kraków Główny
    £1621One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 374 · ICE 1559 · EC 133
    10:3011h56
    Mannheim Hbf
    22:26Kraków Główny
    £1921One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:2515h55
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    19:20Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    £771One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    22:2519h20
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    17:45Kraków, Airport
    £801One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    22:2520h00
    Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)
    18:25Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    £831One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO378 · LO3921
    16:553h50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    20:45John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £2031One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO380 · LO3911
    19:504h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    23:50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £2031One-way
    1 change
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO378 · LO3911
    16:556h55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    23:50John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    £2031One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Kraków.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Mannheim and Kraków including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Kraków is a coach with an average price of £78.

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

A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Kraków costing on average £96.

A coach is £248 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Kraków costing on average £326.

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 59m.

Coach takes on average 16h 54m.

The Mannheim to Kraków distance is approximately 824 km.
The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Kraków is:
  • Around 81 flights per day.
  • Around 15 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Kraków:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Kraków Główny.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mannheim to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Kraków by coach.
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Kraków by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mannheim to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Mannheim 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 Mannheim 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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