How much does a bus ticket from Cologne to Krakow cost?

The bus ticket price from Cologne to Krakow starts at R 901. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Krakow is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Krakow?

The average travel time between Cologne and Krakow is around 19h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 16h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 924 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Cologne and Krakow?

The number of buses from Cologne to Krakow can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 25 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cologne to Krakow by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Cologne to Krakow?

When taking the bus from Cologne to Krakow, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Sindbad, Musil Tour.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Krakow?

Buses travelling between Cologne and Krakow leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport or Hbf and arrive at Kraków MDA Bus Station, Krakow Airport, Cracovie.

Bus Cologne to Krakow from R 836 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Cologne to Krakow on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	21h 30m	18:45	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	22:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	21h 50m	20:00	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	22:10	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	22h 20m	20:30	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	23:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 10m	18:45	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	23:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	19h 45m	19:20	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Krakow

We recommend carpooling

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 R 1 351, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

11h 20mAverage duration

923 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 901 - R 3 048	Average duration19h 45m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 351 - R 2 140	Average duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511 360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Sindbad

3.5/51 204 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.5

Musil Tour

Zesen Trans

3.5/56 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi1.3

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

RegioJet

4/51 057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Krakow?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Krakow

A - Kraków MDA Bus Station

B - Krakow Airport

C - Cracovie

D - Stacja Benzynowa

E - Stacja paliw BP

F - Plac Inwalidow

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Krakow by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Cologne to Krakow cost?
The bus ticket price from Cologne to Krakow starts at R 901. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cologne to Krakow is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Krakow?
The average travel time between Cologne and Krakow is around 19h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 16h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 924 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cologne and Krakow?
The number of buses from Cologne to Krakow can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 25 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cologne to Krakow by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cologne to Krakow?
When taking the bus from Cologne to Krakow, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Sindbad, Musil Tour.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Krakow?
Buses travelling between Cologne and Krakow leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport or Hbf and arrive at Kraków MDA Bus Station, Krakow Airport, Cracovie.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

R 1 019

17/11

R 1 390

Today

R 908

19/11

R 909

20/11

R 906

21/11

R 967

22/11

R 925

23/11

R 968

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Krakow was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of R 906

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 R 906 to R 1 829 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 R 906, which is on 2025-11-20.

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.