Berlin to Kraków train
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Fastest train times from Berlin to Kraków
Fastest Journey
7 h 9 m
Average
8 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
527 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Berlin for Kraków every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Berlin to Kraków
 | Distance | 327 miles (527 km) |
 | Average train duration | 7 h 25 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £39 (€44) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Berlin to Kraków cover the 327 miles (527 km) long route taking on average 7 h 25 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £39, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £33.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Berlin to Kraków
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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Berlin and Kraków. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
- Average Price: £33
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: Trains from Berlin to Kraków
Travel between Berlin, Germany and Kraków, Poland by train is: Fully open.
Can I enter Poland from Germany?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Poland from Berlin?
Conditions of entry:
- No COVID-19 testing required
- No quarantine required
What are the safety rules to follow in Kraków, Poland?
All travellers in Poland must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 15/05/2022. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Berlin and Kraków as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return train to Berlin, Germany from Kraków is: Partially open.
Is my return train into Berlin from Kraków restricted?
International entry 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?
Conditions of reentry:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
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:
- Social distancing required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
Last checked on 22/05/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Berlin from Kraków closer to your date of departure here.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
S-Bahn lines: S3, S5, S7, S9
Bus lines: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245, M41, M85, N20, N40, N5
Tram lines: M5, M6, M8, M10
Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FEX, HBX, IRE, RB10, RB14, RB21, RB22, RE1, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5, RE7
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