What is the cheapest way of traveling from Berlin to Krakow?
A friend suggested going by bus to Poznan and from there by train to Krakow.
He said there is no particular reason to go to Poznan, but as whole it's a nice trip. You get to know a bit of Poland and a city that otherwise you would never visit. The price compared to an airplane trip is almost the same. From Poznan to Krakow it's possible to travel at night saving the price of the hotel/hostel.
Time is not an issue.
Is this a good idea? would it be better/cheaper just to fly to Krakow?
Hitchhiking is not an option. Even having time I need to know in advance how much time I will spend travelling.
Best Answer
The cheapest way is obviously to hitchhike, especially if time is not an issue. You can check out Hitchwiki for suggestions on how to do that.
To fly might be cheap, but remember that the cheap airlines (RyanAir, for example) often take you to airports well outside the city, and then you have to get a bus/train in.
Also, asking which is the cheapest is variable - flights have specials and vary in price throughout the year.
Odds are good that trains/buses are reasonably priced, and I'd look into those. I did the train two years ago from Berlin to Krakow, and it helps that they're well located, close to hostels, and I did an overnight trip like you suggested, saving me money on a hostel. Indeed, myself and a Brazilian girl found a cabin of 8 seats empty, so stretched out with 4 seats each, and essentially had a bed. Great way to travel.
Eurolines bus may be your alternative method for bussing around Europe, and may be worth a look.
But the cheapest? Hitchhiking.
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How much is train from Berlin to Krakow?
Berlin to Krakow Central by trainJourney timeFrom 7h 25mPriceFrom \u20ac27.90Distance330 miles (531 km)Frequency13 trains per dayFirst train00:055 more rowsHow much is a train ticket from Germany to Poland?
Train, bus or fly from Poland to Germany? The best way to get from Poland to Germany is to train via Berlin Ostkreuz which takes 5h 56m and costs 60 z\u0142 - 130 z\u0142. Alternatively, you can bus via Warsaw, which costs 140 z\u0142 - 180 z\u0142 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs 370 z\u0142 - 950 z\u0142 and takes 4h 32m.Is there a night train from Berlin to Krakow?
Overnight connectionYou can travel overnight from Krakow to Berlin or from Berlin to Krakow, changing between Polish and German trains in Szczecin. In Poland you can sleep comfortably in a sleeping car, and in Germany relax in a modern regional train.How do I get from Berlin to Poland?
The best way to get from Berlin to Poland is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs \u20ac35 - \u20ac60 and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs \u20ac55 - \u20ac320 and takes 4h 48m.Travel with me from Berlin to Krakow, Poland with Bus
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If you have got luck you can find a cheap ticket for buses (but not direct). For example www.polskibus.com (available in english). There is a bus from Berlin to Warsaw (around 9h) and from Warsaw to Krakow (around 4h30). But sometimes this ticket are not cheap and it may be necessary to spend a night in Warsaw.
Answer 3
You can also try with mitfahrgelengenheit.de or mitfahrzentrale.de. The prices are between 25 and 40 EUR. Unfortunately there are only few rides in a month.
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