There are 7 ways to get from Zwickau to Kraków by bus, train, car or plane
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Train, bus
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Take the train from Zwickau, Pölbitzer Bahnhof to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof
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Take the bus from Chemnitz, Omnibusbahnhof to Krakow
Train
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbf
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Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Görlitz Bahnhof
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Take the train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glowny
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Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Krakow Glowny
Drive
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Drive from Zwickau to Kraków
Train to Leipzig, fly
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
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Fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Krakow (KRK)
Train to Dresden, fly
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbf
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Fly from Dresden (DRS) to Krakow (KRK)
Train, bus to Prague, fly
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Karlovy Vary Dolni Nadrazi
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Take the bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague Airport Terminal 1/2
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Fly from Prague (PRG) to Krakow (KRK)
Zwickau to Kraków by bus
The bus journey time between Zwickau and Kraków is around 9h 42m and covers a distance of around 663 km. This includes an average layover time of around 8 min. Operated by EuroClub and MPK S.A. w Krakowie, the Zwickau to Kraków bus service departs from Zwickau Main Train Station and arrives in Politechnika. Typically eight buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Poland from Germany
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside Poland with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Poland from Germany
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 8 in quarantine
- Health declaration required
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 8 in quarantine
- Health declaration required
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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Rules to follow in Poland
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Considerations leaving from Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Poland from Germany.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Kraków is 800 190 590.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Kraków is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Kraków is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 190 590.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Germany from Poland.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 13 Jan 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zwickau to Kraków is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Zwickau to Kraków is to drive. Taking this option will cost €70 - €110 and takes 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau station to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Zwickau Main Train Station and arriving at Politechnika via Czyżyny Dworzec. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf and arriving at Krakow Glowny via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Goerlitz, Zgorzelec and Wroclaw Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Zwickau and Kraków is 533 km. The road distance is 629.9 km.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Kraków without a car is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Zwickau to Kraków, including transfers.
Zwickau to Kraków bus services, operated by EuroClub, depart from Zwickau Main Train Station.
Zwickau to Kraków train services, operated by Transdev, depart from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf station.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Kraków is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 11h 55m.
- Distance: 532.9 km
- Duration: 9h 42m
What companies run services between Zwickau, Germany and Kraków, Poland?
EuroClub operates a bus from Zwickau Main Train Station to Krakow Czyzyny Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost 140 zł - 200 zł and the journey takes 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zwickau to Kraków via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Görlitz Bahnhof, Goerlitz, Zgorzelec, and Wroclaw Glowny in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Leipzig to Krakow via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 500 zł - 1 300 zł
Flights from Leipzig to Krakow via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 500 zł - 1 300 zł
Flights from Dresden to Krakow via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 600 zł - 2 100 zł
Flights from Dresden to Krakow via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 600 zł - 2 100 zł
Flights from Dresden to Krakow via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 600 zł - 2 100 zł
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Leipzig to Krakow via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 440 zł - 1 800 zł
Flights from Prague to Krakow via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 460 zł - 550 zł
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Leipzig to Krakow via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 300 zł - 1 300 zł
Flights from Dresden to Krakow via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 300 zł - 1 300 zł
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Dresden to Krakow via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 550 zł - 1 100 zł
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Prague to Krakow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 90 zł - 440 zł
- Phone
- 0341 231898288
- info@mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
- Website
- mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
Train from Zwickau, Pölbitzer Bahnhof to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Zwickau-Poelbitz to Chemnitz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
- Phone
- 0 89 54 888 97 - 25
- info@laenderbahn.com
- Website
- laenderbahn.com
Train from Dresden Hbf to Goerlitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Karlovy Vary Dolni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
- Phone
- 61- 27-92-700
- biuro@koleje-wielkopolskie.com.pl
- Website
- kolejedolnoslaskie.pl
Train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Koleje Dolnośląskie
The rail network in Poland is conveniently organised, with many connections between cities, making it an effective method of travelling around the country. Tickets for regional and express trains are affordable, with children, students, pensioners, people with disability and large families entitled to discounts. Trains have standard 1st and 2nd class reserved seating, and many overnight trains also offer sleepers and couchettes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 703 200 200
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 40 zł - 75 zł
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Book at
- Poland Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 40 zł - 55 zł
- 1st Class
- 55 zł - 75 zł
Train from Wroclaw Glowny to Krakow Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 45 zł - 80 zł
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Book at
- Poland Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 45 zł - 60 zł
- 1st Class
- 60 zł - 80 zł
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Wroclaw Glowny to Krakow Glowny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 120 zł - 180 zł
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 75 zł - 110 zł
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
- Phone
- +38(066)-281-80-41
- euroclubbus@gmail.com
- Website
- eclub.kiev.ua
Bus from Zwickau Main Train Station to Krakow Czyzyny Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 140 zł - 200 zł
- Website
- EuroClub
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Chemnitz, Omnibusbahnhof to Krakow
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 130 zł - 170 zł
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station to Prague Airport Terminal 1/2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 21 zł - 30 zł
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Leipzig Airport to Krakow Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 10m and has one stopover.
Zwickau to Kraków bus services, operated by EuroClub, arrive at Krakow Czyzyny Bus Station.
Zwickau to Kraków train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Kraków is 630 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Zwickau to Kraków.
Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst and Lufthansa offer flights from Leipzig Airport to Krakow Airport.
There are 519+ hotels available in Kraków. Prices start at 500 zł per night.