How to Travel from
Essen to Kraków
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Essen, Germany → Kraków, Poland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Kraków
Composite routes from Essen to Kraków
Cheapest
9 h 32 min
Car
1048 km.
from $57
Other
7 h 12 min
Train, Plane
920 km.
from $117.55
13 h 52 min
920 km.
from $234.61
6 h 1 min
Train, Plane
920 km.
from $176.34
5 h 41 min
Train, Plane
920 km.
from $136.87
Route Navigator Essen - Kraków
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 2 km 827 м
2 km 827 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf
Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf, 338 м
338 м
Keep left
27 м
27 м
Continue onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 19 м
19 м
Turn left onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 41 м
41 м
Turn left onto Hobeisenstraße
Hobeisenstraße, 18 м
18 м
Continue and take A 40 toward Bochum
Bochum, A 40, 30 km 705 м
30 km 705 м
Keep right toward A 45
A 45, 138 м
138 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Hannover, Dortmund-Hafen
Hannover, Dortmund-Hafen, A 45, 382 м
382 м
Keep left and take A 40 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 40, 6 km 131 м
6 km 131 м
Continue onto Rheinlanddamm and drive toward Unna, Dortmund
Rheinlanddamm, Unna, Dortmund, 88 km 136 м
88 km 136 м
Keep right and take A 33, B 480 toward Bielefeld, Paderborn, Brilon, Bad Wünnenberg
Bielefeld, Paderborn, Brilon, Bad Wünnenberg, A 33, B 480, 158 м
158 м
Keep left and take A 33 toward Bielefeld, Paderborn
Bielefeld, Paderborn, A 33, 337 м
337 м
Keep left and take A 44 toward Kassel
Kassel, A 44, 30 km 190 м
30 km 190 м
Keep right and take B 252 toward Warburg, Beverungen, Brakel, Volkmarsen
Warburg, Beverungen, Brakel, Volkmarsen, B 252, 334 м
334 м
Keep left and drive toward Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg
Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg, 29 м
29 м
Turn left onto Ostwestfalenstraße and drive toward Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg
Ostwestfalenstraße, Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg, 3 km 199 м
3 km 199 м
Keep right and take B 7 toward Brilon, Paderborn, Scherfede, Warburg
Brilon, Paderborn, Scherfede, Warburg, B 7, 178 м
178 м
Keep right and take B 7 toward Warburg
Warburg, B 7, 39 м
39 м
Turn slight right onto B 7
20 km 981 м
20 km 981 м
Turn left onto K 50
4 km 73 м
4 km 73 м
Keep right onto K 50
30 м
30 м
Turn slight right onto B 83
3 km 539 м
3 km 539 м
Turn left onto K 48
225 м
225 м
Turn left onto K 48
2 km 964 м
2 km 964 м
Turn right onto Grebensteiner Straße
Grebensteiner Straße, 1 km 240 м
1 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto In der Selle
In der Selle, 4 km 220 м
4 km 220 м
Turn sharp right
123 м
123 м
Turn right onto Kasseler Straße
Kasseler Straße, 100 м
100 м
Turn left onto Neue Wilhelmshäuser Straße
Neue Wilhelmshäuser Straße, 5 km 800 м
5 km 800 м
Turn left onto Mündener Straße
Mündener Straße, 6 km 663 м
6 km 663 м
Keep right and take B 496 toward Kassel, Lutterberg, Altstadt, Zentrum
Kassel, Lutterberg, Altstadt, Zentrum, B 496, 1 km 509 м
1 km 509 м
Turn left onto Am Feuerteich and drive toward Bahnhof, Innenstadt
Am Feuerteich, Bahnhof, Innenstadt, 1 km 364 м
1 km 364 м
Turn right onto Hedemündener Straße and take A 7 toward Hannover, Witzenhausen, Hedemünden
Hedemündener Straße, Hannover, Witzenhausen, Hedemünden, A 7, 10 km 516 м
10 km 516 м
Turn left onto Elleröder Straße and drive toward Stockhausen, Atzenhausen
Elleröder Straße, Stockhausen, Atzenhausen, 4 km 161 м
4 km 161 м
Continue onto K 73 and drive toward Friedland
Friedland, 2 km 589 м
2 km 589 м
Turn left onto Berlepscher Straße
Berlepscher Straße, 2 km 579 м
2 km 579 м
Turn right onto Berlepscher Straße
Berlepscher Straße, 3 km 216 м
3 km 216 м
Turn right onto L 3238 and drive toward Witzenhausen
Witzenhausen, 1 km 527 м
1 km 527 м
Turn left onto B 27
361 м
361 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
149 km 1 м
149 km 1 м
Keep left onto A 38 and drive toward Dresden, Leipzig, München
Dresden, Leipzig, München, 64 km 148 м
64 km 148 м
Keep right and take A 14 toward Dresden, Görlitz
Dresden, Görlitz, A 14, 66 km 452 м
66 km 452 м
Keep left onto A 14 and take A 4 toward Görlitz, Dresden
Görlitz, Dresden, A 4, 189 km 518 м
189 km 518 м
Keep right and take 94 toward Bolesławiec, Zgorzelec, Legnica
Bolesławiec, Zgorzelec, Legnica, 94, 276 м
276 м
Turn sharp left and take A4 toward Wrocław
Wrocław, A4, 342 km 685 м
342 km 685 м
Keep right onto 7 and take 79 toward Kraków, Bronowice, Sandomierz
Kraków, Bronowice, Sandomierz, 79, 4 km 981 м
4 km 981 м
Keep right onto Walerego Eliasza Radzikowskiego
Walerego Eliasza Radzikowskiego, 442 м
442 м
Keep right
5 km 864 м
5 km 864 м
Turn left onto Krupnicza
Krupnicza, 165 м
165 м
Turn right onto Loretańska
Loretańska, 98 м
98 м
Turn left onto Studencka
Studencka, 291 м
291 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Kraków?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kraków is to bus which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 17h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Kraków?
The fastest way to get from Essen to Kraków is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kraków?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Krakow, MDA Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 20m.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Kraków?
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Krakow Glowny via S Spandau Bhf, Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof and Legnica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
Is there a direct flight between Essen and Kraków?
Yes, there are direct flights between Essen and Kraków; these take 1h 45m and cost $97.83 - $304.35 .
How far is it from Essen to Kraków?
The distance between Essen and Kraków is 976 km. The road distance is 1069.8 km.
How do I travel from Essen to Kraków without a car?
The best way to get from Essen to Kraków without a car is to train which takes 13h 52m and costs $141.30 - $184.78 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Kraków?
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Essen to Kraków, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Essen to Kraków bus from?
Essen to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Where do I catch the Essen to Kraków train from?
Essen to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Train, bus or fly from Essen to Kraków?
The best way to get from Essen to Kraków is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $141.30 - $184.78 and takes 13h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 17h 20m.
Where does the Essen to Kraków bus arrive?
Essen to Kraków bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.
Where does the Essen to Kraków train arrive?
Essen to Kraków train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.
Can I drive from Essen to Kraków?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Kraków is 1070 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Essen to Kraków.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Kraków?
Book your Essen to Kraków train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Kraków?
Book your Essen to Kraków bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Kraków?
There are 4611+ hotels available in Kraków. Prices start at $49.77 per night.
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