The cheapest and fastest coaches from Hamburg to Kraków
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
12 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 43 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
785 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Hamburg to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Kraków will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $82.
Of the 16 buses that leave Hamburg for Kraków every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 785 km distance in an average of 12 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 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 train, coach and flight for Hamburg to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $160.
Distance: 785 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average Price Cheapest | $148 Average Price | $305 Average Price |
12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Hamburg to Kraków bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Kraków coaches for today, Saturday, 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 am Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 13h10 | 4:10 pm Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 3:00 am Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 12h30 | 3:30 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 am Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 15h27 | 6:27 pm Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 am Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 14h25 | 7:15 pm Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:25 am Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 13h55 | 8:20 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 am Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 14h25 | 8:50 pm Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 10:17 am Hamburg Hbf | 12h58 | 11:15 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:17 am Hamburg Hbf | 14h48 | 1:05 am Kraków, Airport | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 am Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 14h30 | 1:30 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:01 pm Hamburg Harburg | 17h24 | 7:25 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 pm Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 13h00 | 5:00 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 pm Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 16h25 | 10:25 am Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 pm Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 13h25 | 7:25 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
0 | 8:30 pm Hamburg Hbf | 13h40 | 10:10 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 pm Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 12h05 | 10:40 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 pm Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 14h05 | 12:40 pm Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 pm Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 13h00 | 12:30 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hamburg to Kraków
Buses from Hamburg to Kraków run on average 17 times per day, taking around 12h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 but you can travel from only $49 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 785 km distance in 12h 5m.
Distance 785 km |
Average bus duration 12h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 12h 5m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Hamburg to KrakówYou can travel by bus between Hamburg to Kraków with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $49. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Hamburg to Kraków coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Kraków by coach. 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 coach, 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 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Kraków
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Nordsee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 112, 120, 124 Metro: U1, U2, U3 Train: S1, S2, S3
- 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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