How to get from Hamburg to Kraków
- 785 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 12h
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
12h
direct
Bus
€47
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Kraków. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 785 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
785 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €89Reading date not recorded | 14h 31m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €47Reading date not recorded | 12hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€89Reading date not recorded14h 31m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€47Reading date not recorded12h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg to Kraków: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg central → Krakówbus
FlixBus·12h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Hamburg to Kraków
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€69Departures from Hamburg to Kraków
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:10 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 04:10 | 23:45 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusHamburg central-KrakówBook →
Deutsche BahnHamburg-BerlinBook →PKP IntercityBerlin-KrakówBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Kraków works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Hamburg central to Kraków, about 12h. In total it's roughly €47 over 12h, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Kraków: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Kraków?
The most useful route takes about 12h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Kraków?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:10 and the last at 23:45, from Hamburg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Kraków?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 04:10 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Hamburg to Kraków leave from?
Hamburg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Kraków from Hamburg?
About 785 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Hamburg to Kraków cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €47. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Hamburg to Kraków?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Hamburg to Kraków without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 12h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Kraków?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026