Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Krakow on September 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
KRK AirportCheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Hbf
Kraków MDA Bus StationFastest
Sindbad
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Kraków MDA Bus StationNo tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
KRK AirportNo tags
RegioJet + RegioJet
Terminál 2
Kraków MDA Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Krakow

Average PriceUS$52 - US$192Average Duration19h 45m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$71 - US$119Average Duration11h 20m
39kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Krakow

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Krakow. The journey takes about 11 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
11h 20mAverage Duration
US$71Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Krakow: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$72
Average Bus Trip Duration19h 45m
Number of daily buses23
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance911 km
Latest bus departure11:35pm

Cologne to Krakow Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Krakow

  1. What is the travel distance from Cologne to Krakow?

    The distance between Cologne and Krakow is around 924 km (573 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Krakow?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Kraków MDA Bus Station, in Krakow.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-31
US$64
09-01
US$58
Today
US$54
09-03
US$56
09-04
US$52
09-05
US$57
09-06
US$57
09-07
US$69
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Krakow was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$52

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

You can expect to pay from US$52 to US$110 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Krakow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$52 which is on 2025-09-04.

Usually Sindbad will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cologne and Krakow!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cologne to Krakow.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cologne to Krakow will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cologne to Krakow, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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