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Kraków, Poland → Birkenau, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kraków to Birkenau

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$119.57

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$380.43
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$500.00
Plane from Katowice International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$1,032.61

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$347.83

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$456.52
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$445.65

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$478.26

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Katowice International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$1,032.61

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$380.43
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13
Plane from Katowice International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$760.87

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Weinheim,
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$30.43
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$92.39–$103.26
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Weinheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$33.70–$38.04
Train from München Hbf to Weinheim,
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$76.09

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Weinheim,
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$32.61

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Weinheim,
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$40.22
Train from München Hbf to Weinheim,
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
9h 52m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Weinheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Krakow Glowny Train Station to Praha
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$60.33

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Weinheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
7h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$27.17
Train from Krakow Glowny to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.24–$15.22
Train from Krakow Glowny to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
11h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$32.61

Polregio

Phone:
(+48) 22 474 00 44
Website:
polregio.pl/pl/
Train from Krakow Glowny to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.35–$6.52

Koleje Śląskie

Phone:
+48 32 428 88 88
Website:
kolejeslaskie.com/en/
Train from Krakow Glowny to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.67–$6.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków to Birkenau?

The cheapest way to get from Kraków to Birkenau is to train which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 16h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kraków to Birkenau?

The fastest way to get from Kraków to Birkenau is to fly and train which takes 6h 14m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct train between Kraków and Birkenau?

No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Birkenau. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at Birkenau, Bahnhof via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Weinheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Kraków to Birkenau?

The distance between Kraków and Birkenau is 893 km. The road distance is 1039.7 km.

How do I travel from Kraków to Birkenau without a car?

The best way to get from Kraków to Birkenau without a car is to train via Berlin which takes 13h 50m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Kraków to Birkenau?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Kraków to Birkenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Birkenau train from?

Kraków to Birkenau train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.

Train or bus from Kraków to Birkenau?

The best way to get from Kraków to Birkenau is to train via Berlin which takes 13h 50m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 17h 16m.

Where does the Kraków to Birkenau train arrive?

Kraków to Birkenau train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kraków to Birkenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Kraków to Birkenau is 1040 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Kraków to Birkenau.

Where can I stay near Birkenau?

There are 1160+ hotels available in Birkenau. Prices start at $56.30 per night.
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