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Düsseldorf to Kraków Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Düsseldorf to Krakow?
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Düsseldorf to Krakow.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$85.03 | Avg. Price$100.66 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips5 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration20h 21m | Duration17h 6m |
Bus from Düsseldorf to Kraków: Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Düsseldorf to Kraków. Traveling by bus from Düsseldorf to Kraków usually takes around 19 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 17 hours and 31 minutes.
| Distance | 582 mi (936 km) |
| Shortest duration | 17h 31m |
| Cheapest price | $64.02 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Düsseldorf to Kraków?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Düsseldorf to Kraków that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 8 scheduled trips per day.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 8 trips from Düsseldorf to Krakow, and usually makes the trip in about 20 hours and 1 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Sindbad is a Polish bus company that began its service in 1983. Its fleet of over 120 modern, comfortable coaches connects destinations across Europe. Passengers have access to onboard Wi-Fi and entertainment, air conditioning, restrooms, and beverages. A Sindbad trip to Krakow departing from Düsseldorf usually takes 17 hours and 40 minutes, and most trips arrive at ul. Bosacka 18 in Krakow.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Düsseldorf to Kraków
The bus takes an average of 19 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 582 miles from Düsseldorf to Kraków. However, the fastest bus only takes 17 hours and 31 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Düsseldorf to Kraków at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Düsseldorf to Kraków, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 8 scheduled buses that travel from Düsseldorf to Kraków every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Düsseldorf to Kraków; ticket prices start at $92.02.
City Information
Düsseldorf
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Düsseldorf is located between Essen and Cologne in Germany and is known for its booming fashion industry. Arts, music, and culture thrive in this welcoming and multicultural destination.
Altstaft, the city's old town, fills its narrow streets with relaxed cafes and chic bars. If you're lucky enough to visit in the winter, Düsseldorf is home to one of Germany's best Christmas markets, hosted at Marktplatz.
To experience Düsseldorf's culture, you can opt to watch a performance in an opera or a theatre. Two of the top theaters are the Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus and Roncalli’s Apollo Variete. Then, when the opera makes you feel sufficiently posh, you'll be ready to enter the pink, opulent palace of Schloss Benrath.
While nearly every corner in Düsseldorf is filled with shops to catch your eye, the most exclusive and luxury shops congregate on one street: Königsallee. However, if you prefer digging through thrift shops and poking into local boutiques, Lorettostrasse might be more your style.
Düsseldorf is home to one of the largest airports in the area, with flights to many international destinations. To view the German countryside from the ground, take a Deutsche Bahn train or a bus offered by several companies that run routes throughout Europe.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Düsseldorf?
Main departure station: Central Bus Station
In the center of Düsseldorf is the city's central bus station, known as Düsseldorf ZOB. The station is close to the main railway station, and carriers like Flixbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, and Arda Tur all have buses stopping by regularly. Together, these carriers have coverage to Paris, Prague, Vienna, Milan, Kyiv, and Essen. Next to the bus station are various food places, and the station is in the city center- so there are plenty of shops, hotels, and Düsseldorf's main attractions within walking distance.
All bus stations in Düsseldorf:
Central Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Kraków?
Main arrival station: ul. Bosacka 18
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Krakow.
All bus stations in Kraków:
ul. Bosacka 18
Krakow Czyzyny Bus Station
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