The cheapest trains from Berlin to Kraków
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Kraków will cost around £ 44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 35.
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The fastest trains from Berlin to Kraków
Fastest Journey
7 h 18 m
Average
8 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
527 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Berlin for Kraków every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 527 km distance in an average of 8 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Train Information to Kraków from Berlin
 | Distance | 327 miles (527 km) |
 | Average train duration | 8 h 52 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £35 (€40) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Berlin to Kraków cover the 327 miles (527 km) long route taking on average 8 h 52 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £35, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £35.
Train companies
Deutsche Bahn Berlin – Kraków
You can travel by train from Berlin to Kraków with Deutsche Bahn for as low as £35. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Kraków train.
Deutsche Bahn 's current ticket policies due to COVID-19 for your train between Berlin and Kraków are the following:
- Normal conditions apply
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Train from Berlin to Krakow: Journey Details
The train from Berlin to Krakow takes between eight and ten hours. There are six departures a day, seven days a week, from early morning until around 10:30 p.m. at night. Some are direct, but others require a change at Warsaw Zachodnia. An alternative route is to take the afternoon train from Berlin to either Poznan or Stettin and make the onward journey by sleeper train. Routes are operated by Deutsche Bahn, the German national rail provider, and PKP, Polish State Railways.
Return journeys for trains from Krakow to Berlin are also available.
Taking the Train from Berlin
Berlin Hauptbahnhof station is a new station on the banks of the River Spree in central Berlin. There are frequent bus links with the airport, the city centre and surrounding areas as well as taxi ranks. Four lines of the S-Bahn run through the station. There is a night bus service all week and the U-Bahn operates 24/7 weekends.
Getting into Krakow by Train
Krakow is a charming old town of cobbled streets, historic buildings and the largest medieval square in Europe, Rynek Główny. Visitors to this historic Polish town will find plenty of attractions, museums and shopping, along with good restaurants and a lively nightlife.
Krakow Główny Station is ten minutes on foot from Krakow Old Town. This modern station, built underground, brings together the city's rail, bus and tram services. Trams run to Kazimierz in the city centre while bus services take visitors into the city and other popular destinations, such as Zakopane, Wieliczka and the Tatra Mountains. Taxis are available at ground level above the station. Night buses and trams operate seven days a week in Krakow.
Travel Tips
Travel by train between Berlin, Germany and Kraków, Poland is: Partially open.
Is international entry into Kraków from Berlin restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Poland from Berlin?
Entry Requirements:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 8 in quarantine
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Health declaration required
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
What are the safety rules to follow in Kraków, Poland?
The government of Poland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 23/10/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Berlin to Kraków closer to your date of departure here.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Kraków to Berlin is: Partially open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Germany from Poland?
Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Poland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Kraków?
What are the entry requirements?
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Berlin, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last verified on 26/10/2021. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Kraków to Berlin train here.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FEX, HBX, IRE, RB10, RB14, RB21, RB22, RE1, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5, RE7
Bus lines: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245, M41, M85, N20, N40, N5
S-Bahn lines: S3, S5, S7, S9
Tram lines: M5, M6, M8, M10
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