How to travel from Kraków to Munich, Germany

The distance between Kraków and Munich is around 892km (554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kraków to Munich 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 Wien Hbf and then to Muenchen Hbf.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Bus to Zob

Take the bus to Zob.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Drive

Drive to Munich.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance913km (567 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kraków and Munich

There are several options for getting from Kraków to Munich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Kraków and Munich is around 892km (554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 645km (401 miles)

It takes around 9h 50m to get from Kraków and Munich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kraków to Munich is to drive which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Munich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and Munich. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kraków to Munich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

PKP Intercity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Kraków and Munich. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Kraków and Munich. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kraków and Munich with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 12h 30m.

Autokar Polska and FlixBus run regular bus services between Kraków and Munich. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kraków to Munich. We recommend that you take the train to Wien Hbf and then to Muenchen Hbf. instead which will take 9h 50m.

The closest major airport to Munich is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Munich. Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) 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 Kraków and Munich. The distance is around 913km (567 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to Munich is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Kraków to Munich

Compare travel optionsbetween Kraków and Munich

Transport options from Kraków to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
9h 50m
€35($35)
once daily892km (554 miles)
Bus to Zob + 1 similar
12h 30m
€50($50)
twice daily939km (584 miles)
Bus16h 15m
€58($58)
4 times a week1,079km (671 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€150($150)
on demand913km (567 miles)

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Airports near Munich

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Munich
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Munich
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Munich