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9 h 16 min
1066 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Kraków to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (1 066 km)
9 h 16 min
1066 km.
from $58
Fastest
Plane from Kraków (J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice) to Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Rideshare
9 h 16 min
1066 km.
from $13.90
Train, Plane
7 h 21 min
920 km.
from $114.78
Train
11 h 31 min
920 km.
from $114.26
Bus, Plane
6 h 25 min
920 km.
from $174.49

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$184.78
Plane from Katowice International Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$35.87–$326.09

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$815.22
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$815.22
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$489.13

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$413.04

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$413.04
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$489.13

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Katowice International Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$217.39

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$489.13

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
17h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$81.52–$92.39
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.00–$55.43

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$54.35

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
7h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$26.09
Train from Krakow Glowny to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.70–$15.22

Polregio

Phone:
(+48) 22 474 00 44
Email:
Website:
polregio.pl/pl/
Train from Krakow Glowny to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.24–$5.98

Koleje Śląskie

Phone:
+48 32 428 88 88
Email:
Website:
kolejeslaskie.com/en/
Train from Krakow Glowny to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.46–$6.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kraków to Essen is to train which costs $54.35 - $119.57 and takes 11h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kraków to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $103.26 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Kraków and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Krakow, MDA Bus Station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Kraków and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Essen. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at Essen Hbf via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Kraków to Essen?

The distance between Kraków and Essen is 976 km. The road distance is 1071.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kraków to Essen without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs $54.35 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Kraków to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Essen bus from?

Kraków to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kraków to Essen?

The best way to get from Kraków to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $103.26 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $119.57 and takes 11h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Kraków to Essen bus arrive?

Kraków to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Kraków to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kraków to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kraków to Essen is 1071 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Kraków to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Kraków to Essen?

Book your Kraków to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kraków to Essen?

Book your Kraków to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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