The cheapest and fastest buses from Karlsruhe to Kraków
Cheapest price
€58
Average price
€75
Fastest journey
15 h 45 m
Average duration
16 h 48 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
841 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Kraków will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €58.
Of the 18 buses that leave Karlsruhe for Kraków on Mon, Dec 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct buses cover the 841 km distance in an average of 16 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 45 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest buses will take 17 h 40 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.
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Compare bus and train for Karlsruhe to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 841 km
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€63 Average price Cheapest | €109 Average price |
17h 52m Average total duration 17h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 32m Average total duration Fastest 14h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Karlsruhe to Kraków bus times
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Kraków buses for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 19h25 | 4:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 16h50 | 5:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 15h45 | 4:05 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 16h57 | 6:20 AM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 21h02 | 10:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:23 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 17h27 | 6:50 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 18h20 | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 19h10 | 10:25 AM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
0 | 4:00 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 18h10 | 10:10 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 19h50 | 1:10 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:29 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 23h16 | 5:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 17h40 | 4:10 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 18h15 | 4:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 19h57 | 6:27 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 19h25 | 8:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 19h25 | 8:50 PM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 20h00 | 9:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 17h20 | 10:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 19h00 | 2:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Karlsruhe to Kraków
Buses from Karlsruhe to Kraków run on average 13 times per day, taking around 17h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €41 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 841 km distance in 15h 45m.
Distance 841 km |
Average bus duration 17h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 15h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus from Karlsruhe to KrakówYou can travel by bus between Karlsruhe to Kraków with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus for as low as €41. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Karlsruhe to Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Karlsruhe to Kraków
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Polish Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 124, 152, 192, 208, 292, 304 Trams: 3, 19, 50 Train: Kraków Główny
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Kraków (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 208, 252, 902 Train: SKA1
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