What is the best way to travel from Chemnitz to Krakow?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Krakow from Chemnitz. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Krakow from Chemnitz?
You can reach Krakow with just £30 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus11h 5m016:55ChemnitzCentral Bus Station04:00KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 26/04/2025 16:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 27/04/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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FlixBus11h 0m004:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station15:15KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 26/04/2025 04:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 26/04/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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FlixBus11h 50m017:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station05:05KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 26/04/2025 17:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 27/04/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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FlixBus10h 50m023:05ChemnitzCentral Bus Station09:55KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 26/04/2025 23:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 27/04/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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FlixBus9h 40m007:50ChemnitzCentral Bus Station17:30KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 26/04/2025 07:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 26/04/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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BlaBlaCar7h 0m008:30Chemnitz15:30Krakow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chemnitz (Germany) at 26/04/2025 08:30:00 to , Krakow (Poland) arriving at 26/04/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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FlixBus11h 5m016:55ChemnitzCentral Bus Station04:00KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 27/04/2025 16:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 28/04/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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FlixBus10h 50m023:05ChemnitzCentral Bus Station09:55KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 27/04/2025 23:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 28/04/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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FlixBus9h 40m007:50ChemnitzCentral Bus Station17:30KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 27/04/2025 07:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 27/04/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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FlixBus11h 50m017:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station05:05KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 27/04/2025 17:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 28/04/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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FlixBus11h 0m004:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station15:15KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 27/04/2025 04:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 27/04/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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BlaBlaCar6h 20m011:30Chemnitz17:50Krakow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chemnitz (Germany) at 27/04/2025 11:30:00 to , Krakow (Poland) arriving at 27/04/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus11h 5m016:55ChemnitzCentral Bus Station04:00KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 16:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 30/04/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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FlixBus11h 0m004:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station15:15KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 04:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 29/04/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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FlixBus11h 50m017:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station05:05KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 17:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 30/04/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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FlixBus9h 40m007:50ChemnitzCentral Bus Station17:30KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 07:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 29/04/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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FlixBus10h 50m023:05ChemnitzCentral Bus Station09:55KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 23:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 30/04/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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BlaBlaCar6h 40m010:00Chemnitz16:40Krakow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 10:00:00 to , Krakow (Poland) arriving at 29/04/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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BlaBlaCar6h 20m014:30Chemnitz20:50Krakow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 14:30:00 to , Krakow (Poland) arriving at 29/04/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus11h 50m017:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station05:05KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 01/05/2025 17:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 02/05/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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FlixBus11h 0m004:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station15:15KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 01/05/2025 04:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 01/05/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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FlixBus10h 50m023:05ChemnitzCentral Bus Station09:55KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 01/05/2025 23:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 02/05/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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FlixBus9h 40m007:50ChemnitzCentral Bus Station17:30KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 01/05/2025 07:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 01/05/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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FlixBus11h 5m016:55ChemnitzCentral Bus Station04:00KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 01/05/2025 16:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 02/05/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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What are the fastest trips from Chemnitz to Krakow?
You can get to Krakow from Chemnitz in just 6h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar7h 0m008:30Chemnitz15:30Krakow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chemnitz (Germany) at 26/04/2025 08:30:00 to , Krakow (Poland) arriving at 26/04/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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FlixBus9h 40m007:50ChemnitzCentral Bus Station17:30KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 26/04/2025 07:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 26/04/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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FlixBus10h 50m023:05ChemnitzCentral Bus Station09:55KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 26/04/2025 23:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 27/04/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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FlixBus11h 0m004:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station15:15KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 26/04/2025 04:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 26/04/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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FlixBus11h 5m016:55ChemnitzCentral Bus Station04:00KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 26/04/2025 16:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 27/04/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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FlixBus11h 50m017:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station05:05KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 26/04/2025 17:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 27/04/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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BlaBlaCar6h 20m011:30Chemnitz17:50Krakow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chemnitz (Germany) at 27/04/2025 11:30:00 to , Krakow (Poland) arriving at 27/04/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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FlixBus9h 40m007:50ChemnitzCentral Bus Station17:30KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 27/04/2025 07:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 27/04/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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FlixBus10h 50m023:05ChemnitzCentral Bus Station09:55KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 27/04/2025 23:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 28/04/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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FlixBus11h 0m004:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station15:15KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 27/04/2025 04:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 27/04/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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FlixBus11h 5m016:55ChemnitzCentral Bus Station04:00KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 27/04/2025 16:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 28/04/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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FlixBus11h 50m017:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station05:05KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 27/04/2025 17:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 28/04/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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BlaBlaCar6h 20m014:30Chemnitz20:50Krakow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 14:30:00 to , Krakow (Poland) arriving at 29/04/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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BlaBlaCar6h 40m010:00Chemnitz16:40Krakow0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 10:00:00 to , Krakow (Poland) arriving at 29/04/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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FlixBus9h 40m007:50ChemnitzCentral Bus Station17:30KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 07:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 29/04/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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FlixBus10h 50m023:05ChemnitzCentral Bus Station09:55KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 23:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 30/04/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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FlixBus11h 0m004:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station15:15KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 04:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 29/04/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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FlixBus11h 5m016:55ChemnitzCentral Bus Station04:00KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 16:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 30/04/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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FlixBus11h 50m017:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station05:05KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 29/04/2025 17:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 30/04/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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FlixBus9h 40m007:50ChemnitzCentral Bus Station17:30KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 01/05/2025 07:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 01/05/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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FlixBus10h 50m023:05ChemnitzCentral Bus Station09:55KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 01/05/2025 23:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 02/05/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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FlixBus11h 0m004:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station15:15KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 01/05/2025 04:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 01/05/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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FlixBus11h 5m016:55ChemnitzCentral Bus Station04:00KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 01/05/2025 16:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 02/05/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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FlixBus11h 50m017:15ChemnitzCentral Bus Station05:05KrakowCentral Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Chemnitz (Germany) at 01/05/2025 17:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Krakow (Poland) arriving at 02/05/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Chemnitz to Krakow
What are the most popular stations in Chemnitz and Krakow?
In Chemnitz, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Stadthalle Bus Stop or Grüna, Poststr. Train Station, while in Krakow you will be arriving at Train Station, Central Coach Station or Galeria ska, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Krakow from Chemnitz? With 6 connections between 2 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chemnitz and Krakow, you can pay as low as £30 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Krakow in just 6h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chemnitz and Krakow are FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Chemnitz and Krakow is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Neukirchen or to Zielonki, and look at flights from , and landing at Krakow John Paul II Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Chemnitz to Krakow?
The most popular companies between Chemnitz and Krakow, are FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
All you need to know when you travel from Chemnitz to Krakow
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chemnitz to Krakow. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Chemnitz to Krakow
How can I reach Krakow from Chemnitz?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Krakow from Chemnitz.
How far is Krakow from Chemnitz?
The distance between Chemnitz and Krakow is 504.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chemnitz and Krakow?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 14 kgs of CO2, a train 18 kgs, a car 86 kgs, and a flight 124 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chemnitz to Krakow?
You can get to Krakow with just £30 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Chemnitz to Krakow?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Krakow in just 6h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Chemnitz and to Krakow
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