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Today11 Aug
from US$79
Tomorrow12 Aug
Wed13 Aug
from US$90
Thu14 Aug
Fri15 Aug
Sat16 Aug
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Mon18 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 13 August at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: 14 August at
    Destination city: Krakow
    Destination location: Kraków MDA Bus Station
    Operated by: SindbadSindbad
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Krakow

Bus
Average priceUS$54 - US$181Average duration18h 45m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$82 - US$113Average duration10h 20m
39kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Krakow

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Krakow. The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
10h 20mAverage duration
US$82Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Krakow: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$104
Average bus trip duration18h 45m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance575 miles
Latest bus departure22:45

Essen to Krakow Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Krakow

  1. How far is Krakow from Essen by coach?

    The journey from Essen to Krakow by coach covers an approximate distance of 572 miles (923 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Krakow from Essen without flying?

    To travel from Essen to Krakow without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Krakow was searched and found on 11 Aug 2025 with a price of US$79

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

You can expect to pay from US$79 to US$134 for a bus ticket from Essen to Krakow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$90, which is on 2025-08-13.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Essen to Krakow.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Essen to Krakow, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Essen to Krakow.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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