Route guide

Nuremberg → Krakow

640 km · Germany to Poland · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €25+ by bus

How to travel from Nuremberg to Krakow

There are 4 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Krakow — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€53–155

Duration: 5h 20m

via Berlin–Warszawa Express

~9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€25–65

Duration: 9h 9m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~18 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€61–197

Duration: 3h 21m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, LOT

~100 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€77–141

Duration: 7h 7m

~109 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Nuremberg and Krakow highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 640 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Germany into Poland. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Nuremberg to Krakow — every option in detail

Nuremberg to Krakow by train

Trains link Nuremberg (Germany) and Krakow (Poland) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 5h 20m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Berlin–Warszawa Express.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €53 to €155. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 100 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~91 kg on this distance.

Nuremberg to Krakow by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Nuremberg and Krakow with a typical journey of 9h 9m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €25 when booked in advance, rising to €65 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Nuremberg to Krakow by flight

Flights between Nuremberg and Krakow take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 21m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, LOT.

Typical fare range is €61–197. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 100 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Nuremberg to Krakow by car

The driving distance from Nuremberg to Krakow is approximately 736 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 7h 7m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €77–141 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Germany–Poland border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 109 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Nuremberg and Krakow is approximately 640 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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