How to get from Kraków to Hamburg
- 785 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 12h 25m
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
12h 25m
direct
Bus
€49
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Kraków to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 25m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €184Checked Sep 24 | 7h 10m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €49Reading date not recorded | 12h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€184Checked Sep 247h 10m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€49Reading date not recorded12h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Kraków to Hamburg: 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.
- 1Kraków → Hamburg centralbus
FlixBus·12h 25m
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, Kraków to Hamburg
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
Departures from Kraków to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 13:35 and the last at 17:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 13:35 | 17:25 |
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
FlixBusKraków-Hamburg centralBook →
EurowingsKraków John Paul II-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnDüsseldorf Airport-Dortmund, Dortmund-HamburgBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Kraków to Hamburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Kraków to Hamburg central, about 12h 25m. In total it's roughly €49 over 12h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Kraków to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 12h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Kraków to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 13:35 and the last at 17:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Kraków to Hamburg?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 13:35 and 17:25.
How far is Hamburg from Kraków?
About 785 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Kraków to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €49. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Kraków to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Kraków to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 12h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków to Hamburg?
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