How far is Krakow from Hamburg?

Krakow and Hamburg are 488 miles (786 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Krakow to Hamburg leave from Kraków MDA Bus Station and arrive at Hamburg Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Hamburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lake Alster, CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ, Spielbank: Casino Esplanade, Holy Hamburg and Town Hall.

Bus Krakow to Hamburg from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Krakow to Hamburg on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	13h	2:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	6:05pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	12h	6:05am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	4:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	13h 45m	6:00am	Hamburg Adenauerallee 74	No tags
	5:10am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	15h 45m	8:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:40am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	16h 52m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Hamburg on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	13h	2:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
6:05pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	12h	6:05am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
4:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	13h 45m	6:00am	Hamburg Adenauerallee 74	No tags
5:10am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	15h 45m	8:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
4:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	13h 45m	6:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Hamburg on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	13h 55m	8:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	6:05pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	12h	6:05am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	4:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	13h 45m	6:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	5:10am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	15h 45m	8:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	3:40am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	16h 52m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Krakow to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

9h 10mAverage Duration

487 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $191	Average Duration14h 45m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$38 - $79	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Krakow and Hamburg?

Stops in Krakow

A
Kraków MDA Bus Station
Bosacka 18, 31-505 Kraków-Śródmieście, Poland
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B
Krakow Airport
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C
Cracovie
ulica Pawia, 31-154 Cracow, Poland
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D
Stacja Benzynowa
Pasternik 74, Kraków, Poland
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E
Stacja paliw BP
Josepha Conrada 81, Kraków, Poland
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F
Plac Inwalidow
Plac Inwalidów, 31-154 Kraków, Poland

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,385 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

3.5/51,209 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Krakow to Hamburg by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$77

11/19

$57

Today

$67

11/21

$58

11/22

$57

11/23

$66

11/24

$77

11/25

$77

The cheapest trip from Krakow to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $57

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

You can expect to pay from $57 to $137 for a bus ticket from Krakow to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-22.