How far is Giessen from Krakow?

Giessen and Krakow are 499 miles (805 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Giessen to Krakow leave from Gießen (Licher Straße) and arrive at Krakow Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Krakow?

Once in Krakow, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Town Hall Tower, Park Wodny, The Cloth Hall, Jagiellonian University & Collegium Maius and Planty Park.

Bus Giessen to Krakow from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Giessen to Krakow on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35pm	Gießen Mathematikum	16h 30m	5:05am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Gießen Mathematikum	20h 45m	10:30am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Gießen Mathematikum	21h 40m	11:25am	Kraków Czyżyny	No tags
Bus	1:45pm	Gießen Mathematikum	18h 40m	8:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Gießen (Licher Straße)	14h 10m	11:10am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Giessen to Krakow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Krakow. The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

9hAverage Duration

497 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $142	Average Duration17h	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$72 - $72	Average Duration9h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,368 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Sindbad

3.5/51,205 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

PL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Giessen and Krakow?

Stops in Giessen

A - Gießen (Licher Straße)

B - Bushaltestelle Liebigstraße

C - Giessen

D - Gießen Mathematikum

Stops in Krakow

A - Krakow Airport

B - Kraków MDA Bus Station

C - Cracovie

D - Stacja Benzynowa

E - Stacja paliw BP

F - Plac Inwalidow

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Giessen to Krakow by bus

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$42

The cheapest trip from Giessen to Krakow was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $77 for a bus ticket from Giessen to Krakow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-24.