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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cologne to Kraków
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$157
Fastest journey
18 h 16 m
Average duration
18 h 46 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
923 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Kraków will cost around $157 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $111.
Of the 21 buses that leave Cologne for Kraków every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 923 km distance in an average of 18 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 16 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 10 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 coach, train and flight for Cologne to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $156.
Distance: 923 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average Price Cheapest | $151 Average Price | $521 Average Price |
18h 12m Average total duration 17h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Kraków bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Kraków coaches for today, Thursday, 11 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 19h10 | 5:45 pm Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 19h45 | 6:20 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
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| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 am Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 21h30 | 10:45 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:13 am Cologne Hbf | 22h52 | 4:05 am Kraków, Airport | 2 changes | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 5:13 am Cologne Hbf | 20h17 | 1:30 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 am Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 21h15 | 4:05 am Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 6:50 am Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 18h40 | 1:30 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 am Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 21h05 | 4:40 am Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 9:14 am Cologne Hbf | 18h16 | 3:30 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:14 am Cologne Hbf | 19h26 | 4:40 am Kraków, Airport | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 am Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 19h45 | 6:20 am Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 am Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 20h15 | 6:50 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 pm Cologne Hbf | 22h40 | 12:40 pm Kraków, Airport | 2 changes | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 2:00 pm Cologne Hbf | 20h40 | 10:40 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
| 0 | 3:00 pm Köln, ZOB | 19h10 | 10:10 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 19h45 | 12:30 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 18h35 | 1:10 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 20h50 | 4:30 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 20h45 | 4:45 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 20h10 | 4:10 pm Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 pm Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 22h27 | 6:27 pm Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Overview: Bus from Cologne to Kraków
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Buses from Cologne to Kraków run on average 16 times per day, taking around 17h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 923 km distance in 17h 0m.
Distance 923 km |
Average bus duration 17h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 17h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus from Cologne to KrakówYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Kraków with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus for as low as $49. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cologne to Kraków coach
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Kraków
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
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DiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- McDonald's (0.2 km)
- Vapiano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250 Metro: U5, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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