The cheapest and fastest buses from Kraków to Hamburg
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
9 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 22 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
785 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Hamburg will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 24 buses that leave Kraków for Hamburg on Thu, Apr 02, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 785 km distance in an average of 11 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 20 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 13 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:10 AM9h20Kraków7:30 PMHamburg$721One-way0 transfers
12:40 PM9h30Kraków10:10 PMHamburg$871One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 AM14h25Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA4:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$971One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM15h25Kraków, Airport1:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1021One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM16h40Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station11:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1021One-way2 transfers
10:10 AM9h20Kraków7:30 PMHamburg$721One-way0 transfers
12:40 PM9h30Kraków10:10 PMHamburg$871One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 PM12h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA6:05 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1031One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM13h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA1:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1041One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:45 PM13h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA2:45 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$1191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 487 miles (785 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $273 Average price |
13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Kraków to Hamburg Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 14h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 14h24 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 14h54 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:34PM | Duration 15h39 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:34PM | Duration 14h34 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 18h09 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 17h04 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 16h54 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Live departures
Kraków to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Hamburg buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Kraków, Airport | 14h45 | 12:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h00 | 12:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 14h45 | 4:05 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
0 | 2:15 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 13h45 | 4:00 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 12h00 | 4:05 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 PM Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 15h55 | 8:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 14h15 | 8:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 15h39 | 10:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 14h34 | 10:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:25 PM Kraków, Airport | 18h09 | 2:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 17h04 | 2:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h00 | 11:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 14h44 | 2:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 14h25 | 2:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 14h24 | 2:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 15h45 | 6:55 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 15h24 | 6:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h34 | 6:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 13h55 | 6:55 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 15h25 | 11:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kraków to Hamburg
Buses from Kraków to Hamburg run on average 14 times per day, taking around 12h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 487 miles (785 km) distance in 12h 0m.
Distance 487 miles (785 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 12h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Kraków to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Kraków to Hamburg with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $39 (€32). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Kraków to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Hamburg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sindbad
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Miniatur Wunderland, the world's largest model railway exhibition featuring detailed miniature landscapes and cities
- Elbphilharmonie, an architectural marvel and concert hall offering panoramic views of the city and harbor
- Speicherstadt, a historic warehouse district and UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning red-brick architecture
- St. Michael's Church, a Baroque-style church with a tower offering sweeping views of Hamburg
- Planten un Blomen, a vast urban park featuring themed gardens, water light shows, and recreational activities.
- Explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, Hamburg's famous entertainment district
- Take a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, one of the largest ports in Europe
- Visit the Hamburg Fish Market, a lively market with fresh seafood and local delicacies
- Discover the International Maritime Museum, showcasing Hamburg's rich maritime history
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Alster Lakes, offering picturesque views and outdoor activities.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Sindbad
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Sindbad
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sindbad
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Sindbad
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require prior arrangement.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Kraków to Hamburg
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Polish Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 124, 152, 192, 208, 292, 304 Trams: 3, 19, 50 Train: Kraków Główny
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Kraków (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 208, 252, 902 Train: SKA1
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Nordsee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 112, 120, 124 Metro: U1, U2, U3 Train: S1, S2, S3
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