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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Krakow

Composite routes from Essen to Krakow

Cheapest
9 h 8 min
Car
1071 km.
from $58
Fastest
1 h 44 min
Plane
Other
17 h 20 min
Bus
921 km.
from €92.39
Details
7 h 12 min
Train, Plane
920 km.
from $117.55
13 h 52 min
920 km.
from $234.61
6 h 1 min
Train, Plane
920 km.
from $176.34
5 h 41 min
Train, Plane
920 km.
from $136.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Dortmund Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$216.28
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$34.35–$394.40

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$954.19

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$763.36
Plane from Frankfurt to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$445.29

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$496.18

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$890.58
Plane from Frankfurt to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$534.35

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.53–$254.45

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$585.24
Plane from Frankfurt to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$445.29

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Krakow,
Ave. Duration:
17h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.14–$165.39

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to S
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from S Spandau Bhf to Cottbus,
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$38.17
Train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to Legnica
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$30.53–$44.53
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.34

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Legnica to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$24.17
Train from Katowice to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.81–$17.81

Polregio

Phone:
(+48) 22 474 00 44
Email:
bilety@p-r.com.pl
Website:
polregio.pl/pl/
Train from Katowice to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.09–$7.63

Koleje Śląskie

Phone:
+48 32 428 88 88
Email:
bok@kolejeslaskie.com
Website:
kolejeslaskie.com/en/
Train from Katowice to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.47–$7.63

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Kraków?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kraków is to bus which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 17h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Kraków?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kraków is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kraków?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Krakow, MDA Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Kraków?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Krakow Glowny via S Spandau Bhf, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof and Legnica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

Is there a direct flight between Essen and Kraków?

Yes, there are direct flights between Essen and Kraków; these take 1h 45m and cost $97.83 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Essen to Kraków?

The distance between Essen and Kraków is 976 km. The road distance is 1069.8 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Kraków without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Kraków without a car is to train which takes 13h 52m and costs $141.30 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Essen to Kraków?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Essen to Kraków, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kraków bus from?

Essen to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kraków train from?

Essen to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Kraków?

The best way to get from Essen to Kraków is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $141.30 - $184.78 and takes 13h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 17h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Kraków bus arrive?

Essen to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where does the Essen to Kraków train arrive?

Essen to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Kraków?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kraków is 1070 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Essen to Kraków.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Kraków?

Book your Essen to Kraków train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Kraków?

Book your Essen to Kraków bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kraków?

There are 4611+ hotels available in Kraków. Prices start at $49.77 per night.
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