The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen to Kraków
Cheapest price
£116
Average price
£160
Fastest journey
20 h 31 m
Average duration
22 h 17 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
796 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Kraków will cost around £160 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £116.
To travel from Copenhagen to Kraków you need to make at least 3 changes.
ECE 397 · ICE 609 · 3358 · Bus RB6614:0521h19Copenhagen Central Station11:24Kraków Główny£1161One-way4 changes
ECE 1175 · ICE 605 · BUS 40431 · IC 43110:0520h31Copenhagen Central Station6:36Kraków Główny£1771One-way3 changes
IC 50149 · IC 5763 · 11183 · ICE 70512:3525h01Copenhagen Central Station13:36Kraków Główny£1891One-way9 changes
ECE 1175 · ICE 605 · BUS 40431 · IC 43110:0520h31Copenhagen Central Station6:36Kraków Główny£1771One-way3 changes
ECE 397 · ICE 609 · 3358 · Bus RB6614:0521h19Copenhagen Central Station11:24Kraków Główny£1161One-way4 changes
IC 50149 · IC 5763 · 11183 · ICE 70512:3525h01Copenhagen Central Station13:36Kraków Główny£1891One-way9 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Copenhagen to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 796 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£97 Average Price | £85 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest |
15h 3m Average total duration 14h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 30m Average total duration 18h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Copenhagen to Kraków train times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Kraków trains for tomorrow, Saturday 25 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECE 1175 · ICE 605 · BUS 40431 · IC 431 | On time 10:05 Copenhagen Central Station | 20h31 | 6:36 Kraków Główny | 3 changes | |
IC 50149 · IC 5763 · 11183 · ICE 705 | 12:35 Copenhagen Central Station | 25h01 | 13:36 Kraków Główny | 9 changes | |
ECE 397 · ICE 609 · 3358 · Bus RB66 | On time 14:05 Copenhagen Central Station | 21h19 | 11:24 Kraków Główny | 4 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen to Kraków
Trains from Copenhagen to Kraków run on average 3 times per day, taking around 14h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 796 km distance in 15h 22m.
Distance 796 km |
Average train duration 14h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 15h 22m |
First train 0:14 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen to Kraków trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Copenhagen and Kraków from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Copenhagen to Kraków train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Kraków by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Copenhagen and Kraków
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Pawia Street.
- Restauracja Browar Lubicz
- Bistro Bene by Tomasz Leśniak
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto
- PURO Kraków Stare Miasto
- Vienna House Andel's Cracow
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-10 for long-distance and international trains
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 19, 50
- Bus: Several lines available
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