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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Kraków
Cheapest price on Oct 29
€33
Average ticket price on Oct 29
€45
Fastest journey on Oct 29
7 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
8 h 6 m
Buses on Oct 29
34
Distance
530 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Kraków will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 34 buses from Berlin to Kraków, including 27 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct buses cover the 530 km distance in an average of 8 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
901а7:15 PM8h15Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)3:30 AMBalice, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego (Kraków Airport)€331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 PM8h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:25 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€391One-way0 transfers- FlixBus4:00 PM8h15Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz12:15 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM8h45Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:45 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:30 PM8h45Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)12:15 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:25 AM7h55Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz1:20 PMKraków, Airport€451One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:15 PM8h00Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz9:15 PMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA€411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:10 AM8h10Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)1:20 PMKraków, Airport€451One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:40 PM8h10Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz1:50 AMKraków, Airport€431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM8h15Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz8:15 PMKraków, Airport€431One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Kraków
Germany
Poland
Buses from Berlin to Kraków run on average 37 times per day, taking around 8h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 530 km distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 530 km |
Average bus duration 8h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Berlin to Kraków trip
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Live departures
Berlin to Kraków bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Kraków buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 0 | 5:00 AM Berlin | 9h00 | 2:00 PM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h40 | 1:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h10 | 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:25 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 7h55 | 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:25 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h25 | 1:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 11h25 | 5:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 7:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h20 | 5:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:55 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 9h05 | 5:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h35 | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h05 | 8:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h45 | 8:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h15 | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 8h45 | 9:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h15 | 9:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h00 | 9:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h30 | 1:50 AM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h00 | 2:20 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:40 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h40 | 2:20 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:40 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h10 | 1:50 AM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h30 | 7:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h20 | 6:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h45 | 8:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 10h05 | 9:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h30 | 8:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h30 | 11:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 9h50 | 9:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, October 29 | |||||
 0 | 1:00 AM Berlin | 10h10 | 11:10 AM Kraków | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h45 | 11:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h30 | 11:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Berlin and Kraków
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sindbad
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Sindbad
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Sindbad
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sindbad
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Sindbad
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require prior arrangement.
Buses from Berlin to Krakow: Journey Details
Deutsche Bahn, Infobus and Eurolines offer a regular daily service between the two cities, with journey times lasting around 8 hours. Every day, travellers can expect an early morning departure, and a late evening service as well, allowing you to be flexible with your travel plans. The schedule for buses from Berlin to Krakow stays much the same throughout the week, however there are slightly fewer buses at weekends, when prices may also be a little higher.
Taking the Bus from Berlin
Deutsche Bahn buses from Berlin to Krakow depart from the Hauptbahnhof (the main rail station). Services operated Infobus all depart from Berlin ZOB the city's international bus station. This can be found near Kaiserdamm U-Bahn station and Berlin Messe-Nord S-Bahn station in the west of the city. The U-Bahn runs daily between 4:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. the following day as well as taxis are easy to find and affordable, so you should be able to connect to any bus departures easily at any time of day.
Getting into Krakow by Bus
Buses to Krakow arrive at the city's main bus station, which is located in the northern part of the city, a couple of miles from the centre. To reach the historic centre, head into the nearby station and follow signs for the trams and buses to "Stare Miasto". The journey will only take ten minutes, and will leave you in one of Europe's least spoilt historic districts. Krakow is famous for the way its architectural treasures have been preserved. You can wander the cobbled streets, see palaces, cathedrals and elegant market squares that seem to have been lifted from the seventeenth century. The stunning Tatra Mountains are not far away as well, offering superb skiing and hiking opportunities.
FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Kraków by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Kraków
Most Berlin to Kraków buses use the Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków, Airport. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Kraków bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Berlin station do buses to Kraków leave from?
Getting to Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) from Berlin city centre
Which Kraków station do buses from Berlin arrive at?
Getting to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA from Kraków city centre
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA bus station facilities and services
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Polish Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Kraków, Airport from Kraków city centre
Kraków, Airport is 9 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Airport bus station facilities and services
Kraków, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Kraków (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Airport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kraków, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Krakow, Czyżyny Dworzec from Kraków city centre
Bus stations for Berlin to Kraków
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