What is the travel distance from Frankfurt am Main to Krakow?

Frankfurt am Main and Krakow are 499 miles (804 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Krakow?

The majority of buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Krakow start their journey at Frankfurt Airport and wind up at Krakow Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Krakow?

Once in Krakow, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Botanical Garden, Wawel Castle and Cathedral, Planty Park, Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camps and Park Wodny.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Krakow from $53 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Krakow on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	17h 45m	5:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	19h 57m	7:27pm	Kraków Czyżyny	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	17h 10m	4:40pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Frankfurt Hbf	17h 16m	5:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Frankfurt Hbf	16h 41m	4:40pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Krakow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Krakow. The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

9h 50mAverage Duration

498 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $203	Average Duration17h 55m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$52 - $116	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Krakow?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Krakow

A
Krakow Airport
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B
Kraków MDA Bus Station
Bosacka 18, 31-505 Kraków-Śródmieście, Poland
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C
Cracovie
ulica Pawia, 31-154 Cracow, Poland
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D
Stacja Benzynowa
Pasternik 74, Kraków, Poland
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E
Stacja paliw BP
Josepha Conrada 81, Kraków, Poland
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F
Plac Inwalidow
Plac Inwalidów, 31-154 Kraków, Poland

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Sindbad

3.5/51,212 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

Based on 1212 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Sindbad ticket prices on this trip start at $26

Sindbad Frankfurt am Main Krakow recent customer reviews

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Tetyana G.

August 27, 2022

Bus was late. :/

Bruno L.

December 21, 2019

Modultrans

2.5/58 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.5

Musil Tour

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.6

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

PL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Krakow by bus

What is the travel distance from Frankfurt am Main to Krakow?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Krakow?
What are the best sights and things to do in Krakow?

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$73

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$52

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$53

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$102

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The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Krakow was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Krakow, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $102 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Krakow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-11-28.