How to travel from Aarhus to Kraków, Poland

The distance between Aarhus and Kraków is around 1,234km (767 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Aarhus to Kraków by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf, S Spandau Bhf, Cottbus Hauptbahnhof, Horka then Wroclaw Glowny and then to Krakow Glowny.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    PLN 740($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kraków Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 315($65)
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Drive

Drive to Kraków.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance1,234km (767 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Kraków

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Kraków by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 315 ($65) and will take around 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 1,235 ($255).

The distance between Aarhus and Kraków is around 1,234km (767 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 936km (582 miles)

It takes around 13h 20m to get from Aarhus and Kraków by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Kraków is to drive which takes around 11h 20m and will set you back approx PLN 1,235 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Kraków, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 315 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Kraków. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to Kraków. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, S Spandau Bhf, Cottbus Hauptbahnhof, Horka and Wroclaw Glowny. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, ODEG, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Koleje Dolnośląskie and PKP Intercity run train services between Aarhus and Kraków. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 13h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aarhus and Kraków. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aarhus and Kraków with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 17h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Aarhus and Kraków. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aarhus to Kraków. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf, S Spandau Bhf, Cottbus Hauptbahnhof, Horka then Wroclaw Glowny and then to Krakow Glowny. instead which will take 13h 20m.

The closest major airport to Kraków is John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) (KRK) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Kraków. Katowice International Airport (KTW) (KTW) and Rzeszow International Airport (RZE) (RZE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aarhus and Kraków. The distance is around 1,234km (767 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Kraków is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 20m and will usually cost around PLN 740 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Kraków

Transport options from Aarhus to Kraków
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
13h 20m
PLN 740($155)
twice a week1,296km (805 miles)
Bus
17h 40m
PLN 315($65)
twice daily1,287km (800 miles)
Drive
11h 20m
PLN 1,235($255)
on demand1,234km (767 miles)

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Airports near Kraków

The following major airports near Kraków offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Poland and internationally.

KRK
John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Kraków
KTW
Katowice International Airport (KTW)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Kraków
RZE
Rzeszow International Airport (RZE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Kraków