The cheapest and fastest buses from Kraków to Berlin
Cheapest price on Sep 22
€32
Average ticket price on Sep 22
€38
Fastest journey on Sep 22
7 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 22
8 h 6 m
Buses on Sep 22
34
Distance
530 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Berlin will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
On Tue, Sep 22, we found 34 buses from Kraków to Berlin, including 28 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 22 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 Tue, Sep 22 the slowest buses will take 8 h 20 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.
FlixBus1:35 PM9h15Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA10:50 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz€321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:35 PM9h30Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA11:05 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM9h50Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station4:25 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM9h35Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station4:10 AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz€341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:45 PM8h40Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA4:25 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€341One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM7h55Kraków, Airport4:10 AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz€391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM8h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA3:00 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz€371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM8h05Kraków, Airport5:40 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz€401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM8h10Kraków, Airport4:25 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€391One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 AM8h20Kraków, Airport5:55 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 bus costs an average of €41, while a flight costs an average of €318.
Distance: 530 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €318 Average price | €62 Average price | €98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Berlin:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Berlin costing on average €62.
A bus is €277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Berlin costing on average €318.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 58m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Live departures
Kraków to Berlin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Berlin buses for today, Monday, September 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 11h00 | 2:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 10h40 | 2:00 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
0 | 4:15 PM Kraków | 10h25 | 2:40 AM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h35 | 2:00 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h55 | 2:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 9h50 | 4:25 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 9h35 | 4:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h40 | 4:25 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h25 | 4:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 7h55 | 4:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 8h10 | 4:25 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h45 | 5:40 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 9h05 | 6:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 22 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h20 | 8:35 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h50 | 11:05 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 9h10 | 11:25 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 8h20 | 11:05 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 8h40 | 11:25 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h50 | 2:30 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h50 | 2:30 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h25 | 2:05 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h55 | 3:55 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h25 | 3:25 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h00 | 3:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h55 | 5:55 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h40 | 5:40 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 8h20 | 5:55 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 8h05 | 5:40 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h15 | 7:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 9h55 | 7:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 9h30 | 7:25 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 9h10 | 7:05 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 9h15 | 10:50 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 9h30 | 11:05 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kraków to Berlin
Buses from Kraków to Berlin run on average 38 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 21 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 40m.
Distance 530 km |
Average bus duration 8h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Sindbad from Kraków to BerlinYou can travel by bus between Kraków to Berlin with FlixBus, Sindbad for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Kraków to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sindbad
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sindbad
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Sindbad
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require prior arrangement.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Kraków to Berlin
Most Kraków to Berlin buses use the Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA to Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB). Use this guide to compare Kraków and Berlin bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Kraków station do buses to Berlin leave from?
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
Which Berlin station do buses from Kraków arrive at?
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.
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