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ITFrankfurt to Kraków Train & Bus Tickets
From Frankfurt (Germany) to Kraków (Poland) · about 806 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Frankfurt to Kraków, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €39.99 for travel on 31 Dec 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) | €44.98 for travel on 20 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | — | about 16 h 02 min (9 journeys) |
| Sold by | Deutsche Bahn | FlixBus |
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Frankfurt to Kraków: what to expect
Frankfurt and Kraków are about 806 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Germany to Poland. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 806 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Frankfurt–Kraków tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €43.48, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Kraków
- Kraków's Main Market Square is the largest medieval market square in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Kraków is frequently known as the 'Polish Athens'. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Poland's most famous church bell, Zygmunt, is named after King Sigismund I and hangs in Kraków. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Frankfurt to Kraków
How long does the journey from Frankfurt to Kraków take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 16 h 02 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Frankfurt to Kraków?
The lowest fare seen recently is €39.99 by train (Deutsche Bahn), for travel on 31 Dec 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €44.98. Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €43.48). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Frankfurt to Kraków?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €39.99 and the lowest bus fare €44.98, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Frankfurt to Kraków?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.