- Must visit
Rynek Underground Museum
Museum beneath the Main Square revealing medieval remains, trade history and immersive displays under the heart of the Old Town.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 30 Aug
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£36
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£127
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
11 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
11 h 33 m
Trains on 30 Aug
38
Distance
802 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Fast trains
To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków you need to make at least one change.
ICE 698 · EC 593:3712h30Frankfurt South station16:07Kraków Główny£361One-way1 change- ICE 698 · EC 593:0912h58Frankfurt Airport long-distance station16:07Kraków Główny£361One-way1 change
- ICE 1272 · IC 60409 · 16503 · IC 73160:0413h16Frankfurt Airport long-distance station13:20Kraków Główny£431One-way5 changes
- IC 60409 · 16503 · IC 7316+
56730:2812h52Frankfurt South station13:20Kraków Główny£431One-way4 changes - ICE 1555 · EC 1356:3711h38Frankfurt Airport long-distance station18:15Kraków Główny£451One-way1 change
- ICE 1555 · EC 1356:5311h22Frankfurt (Main) Hbf18:15Kraków Główny£451One-way1 change
- ICE 690 · ICE 1508 · EC 5512:1511h28Frankfurt (Main) Hbf23:43Kraków Główny£4181One-way2 changes
- ICE 2590 · ICE 1508 · EC 5512:1511h28Frankfurt (Main) Hbf23:43Kraków Główny£1941One-way2 changes
- ICE 1555 · EC 1356:3711h38Frankfurt Airport long-distance station18:15Kraków Główny£451One-way1 change
- ICE 2594 · ICE 1602 · EC 578:1911h50Frankfurt South station20:09Kraków Główny£901One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, while a flight costs an average of £192.
Distance: 802 km
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£83 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest | £192 Average Price |
14h 6m Average total duration 13h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 14m Average total duration 15h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Kraków train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Kraków trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 1272 · IC 60409 · 16503+5673 | Delayed 22:04 0:04Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 13h27 | 13:31 Kraków Główny | 6 changes | |
IC 60409 · 16503+5673+ KD 66152 | Delayed 22:28 0:28Frankfurt South station | 13h03 | 13:31 Kraków Główny | 5 changes | |
| ICE 629 · IC 416 | On time 14:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 16h32 | 7:14 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
| ICE 2529 · IC 416 | On time 14:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 16h32 | 7:14 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
 LE235 | 15:03 Frankfurt South station | 17h33 | 8:36 Kraków Główny | 0 changesdirect | |
| LE235 | 15:03 Frankfurt South station | 17h37 | 8:40 Kraków | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 721 · ICE 1002 · EC 431 | On time 15:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 14h51 | 6:33 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 2531 · ICE 1002 · EC 431 | On time 15:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 14h51 | 6:33 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
 24349+ICE 596 · ICE 1002 · EC 431 | 15:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 14h47 | 6:33 Kraków Główny | 3 changes | |
| S9 · 32873 · ICE 576 · ICE 653 | 16:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 14h18 | 6:33 Kraków Główny | 5 changes | |
| ICE 596 · ICE 1002 · EC 431 | On time 16:15 Frankfurt South station | 14h18 | 6:33 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| S9 · 32873 · ICE 2620 · ICE 2819 | 16:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 14h18 | 6:33 Kraków Główny | 5 changes | |
| ICE 576 · ICE 653 · 3318 · EC 431 | On time 16:46 Frankfurt South station | 13h47 | 6:33 Kraków Główny | 3 changes | |
| ICE 2620 · ICE 2819 · 3318 · EC 431 | On time 16:46 Frankfurt South station | 13h47 | 6:33 Kraków Główny | 3 changes | |
| ICE 592 · RJ 2579 · EC 113 | On time 20:15 Frankfurt South station | 15h58 | 12:13 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 592 · RJ 479 · EC 113 | On time 20:15 Frankfurt South station | 15h58 | 12:13 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1922 · EC 43 · IC 8312 | 23:35 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 15h44 | 15:19 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1922 · EC 59 | On time 23:35 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 16h32 | 16:07 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
| ICE 1272 · EC 43 · IC 8312 | On time 23:35 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 15h44 | 15:19 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
| ICE 1272 · EC 43 · IC 8312 | 0:04 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 15h15 | 15:19 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1272 · IC 60409 · 16503 · IC 7316 | 0:04 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 13h16 | 13:20 Kraków Główny | 5 changes | |
| ICE 698 · EC 59 | On time 3:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 12h58 | 16:07 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
| ICE 698 · EC 59 | On time 3:37 Frankfurt South station | 12h30 | 16:07 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
| ICE 1555 · EC 135 | On time 6:37 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 11h38 | 18:15 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
| ICE 523 · ICE 1602 · EC 57 | On time 6:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 13h21 | 20:09 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 511 · RJX 65 · EC 202 | On time 6:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 14h36 | 21:27 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1555 · EC 135 | On time 6:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h22 | 18:15 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
| ICE 2594 · ICE 1602 · EC 57+24313 | Delayed 6:19 7:46Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 12h23 | 20:09 Kraków Główny | 3 changes | |
| S9 · 32857 · ICE 774 · ICE 141 | 8:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 13h23 | 21:38 Kraków Główny | 6 changes | |
| ICE 2594 · ICE 1602 · EC 57 | On time 8:19 Frankfurt South station | 11h50 | 20:09 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 694 · ICE 1602 · EC 57 | On time 8:19 Frankfurt South station | 11h50 | 20:09 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 774 · ICE 141 · 3310 · EC 49 | On time 8:46 Frankfurt South station | 12h52 | 21:38 Kraków Główny | 4 changes | |
| ICE 621 · ICE 1508 · EC 55 | On time 10:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 13h02 | 23:43 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 772 · ICE 547 · 3312 · EC 247 | On time 10:46 Frankfurt South station | 12h32 | 23:18 Kraków Główny | 4 changes | |
| S9 · ICE 690 · ICE 1508 · EC 55 | On time 11:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 11h58 | 23:43 Kraków Główny | 3 changes | |
| S9 · ICE 2590 · ICE 1508 · EC 55 | On time 11:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 11h58 | 23:43 Kraków Główny | 3 changes | |
| ICE 798 · ICE 690 · ICE 1508 · EC 55 | 11:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 11h57 | 23:43 Kraków Główny | 4 changes | |
| ICE 690 · ICE 1508 · EC 55 | On time 12:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h28 | 23:43 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 2590 · ICE 1508 · EC 55 | On time 12:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h28 | 23:43 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| S9 · 32865 · ICE 770 · ICE 559 | 12:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 15h17 | 3:32 Kraków Główny | 6 changes | |
| ICE 770 · ICE 559 · 3314 · EC 249 | On time 12:47 Frankfurt South station | 14h41 | 3:28 Kraków Główny | 4 changes | |
| ICE 770 · ICE 559 · 3314 · EC 249 | On time 12:47 Frankfurt South station | 14h45 | 3:32 Kraków Główny | 4 changes | |
| ICE 838 · EC 249 · TLK 53170 | 13:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h26 | 3:28 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 796 · EC 431 | On time 14:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 16h24 | 6:33 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków
Germany
Poland
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków run on average 13 times per day, taking around 13h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £1 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 802 km distance in 11h 8m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £1
Distance 802 km |
Average train duration 13h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 11h 8m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £1
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków trainsDeutsche Bahn, Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Kraków from £1. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
11h 8m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£36
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
Leo Express
About
Leo Express is a Czech train and bus company offering fast and comfortable travel across the Czech Republic and to international destinations. Its modern, air-conditioned fleet includes Leo Express InterCity trains, reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h, as well as Express and Regional services for more leisurely journeys. Ticket types include Economy, Economy Plus, Business, and Premium, alongside single, return, and group tickets, with discounts available for students, seniors, and children. Onboard amenities may feature a café car, restaurant car, and bar car. Popular routes include Prague to Ostrava, Brno, and Olomouc, as well as international connections to Vienna, Budapest, and Krakow.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Leo Express Duration
17h 33m
Cheapest Leo Express Price
£36
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 8kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 15kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and beverages available for purchase from onboard menu
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for fee, larger dogs require ticket and muzzle
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Duration
16h 46m
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
2 a day
Complete guide to Kraków
Things to do in Kraków
Discover the best of Kraków — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kraków trip today.
- Must visit
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Former enamel factory with a powerful exhibition on Kraków under Nazi occupation and daily life during the Second World War.
- Recommended
National Museum in Kraków - Main Building
Major branch of the National Museum with Polish art from the nineteenth century onward, including celebrated paintings and decorative arts.
- Must visit
Rynek Główny
Kraków’s main square is a lively historic centre with the Cloth Hall, church façades and constant street life at all hours.
- Must visit
Kazimierz
Historic Jewish quarter with synagogues, courtyards, murals and a lively street scene that blends heritage with contemporary city life.
- Recommended
Planty Park
Broad green promenade planted where medieval walls once stood; ideal for walking between key sights around the Old Town.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Obwarzanek krakowski
Obwarzanek krakowski is Kraków’s iconic ring-shaped bread, boiled then baked and topped with poppy or sesame seeds. It is a protected local street-food classic.
Maczanka krakowska
Maczanka krakowska is roast pork in a caraway-spiced gravy, served in a bread roll. It is often called Kraków’s traditional answer to pulled pork sandwiches.
- Gluten-free
Kiełbasa krakowska
Kiełbasa krakowska is a smoked Polish sausage linked to Kraków, made from seasoned pork. It is prized for its firm texture and distinctive garlic-spice flavour.
Restauracja Pod Baranem
Traditional Polish restaurant near the Main Square, known for hearty classics, period interiors and folk-inspired atmosphere.
Andrus Food Truck
Casual venue specialising in maczanka krakowska and other local sandwiches. A good stop for classic Kraków street-food flavours.
Ariel
Well-known Jewish-style restaurant in Kazimierz serving Polish and regional dishes in a lively, rustic setting with evening music.
Polish złoty (zł)
Budget-friendly for city breaks; hotels, meals and public transport usually cost less than in major Western European tourist cities.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- zł25-40 for fast food or street food.
- Mid-range
- zł60-120 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- zł180+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- zł10-16 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
About 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis or add a small tip; check the bill for any service charge.
mKKM
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- zł 6
- Day pass
- zł 26
To the city centre
Kraków Główny -> Rynek Główny, Kraków
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Ticket machines are available in many trams and buses, and mobile apps such as mKKM are officially supported for ticket purchase.
- Rynek Główny is walkable from Kraków Główny. Allow about 15 min on foot if you are travelling light.
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Kraków train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £83.
The train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków covers a distance of 802 km and takes approximately 11h 8m. Trains run 13 per day.
The train distance from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków is 802 km.
The first train from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków leaves at 0:04.
The last train from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków departs at 23:50.
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków run approximately 13 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Kraków. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Leo Express.
To get from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków.
The train station in Frankfurt am Main that goes to Kraków is Frankfurt South station, and it arrives at Kraków Główny.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków is by coach, costing approximately £1.
Booking trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków is relatively scenic, offering views of the picturesque landscapes of Germany and Poland, including rolling hills, quaint villages, and stretches of countryside, especially as the route approaches the Polish border.
A day trip from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków is not feasible due to the travel duration of 11h 8m. However, there are 12 train journeys available per day.
In Kraków, you can visit the solemn Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine with its intricate salt sculptures. Discover the vibrant street art in the Kazimierz district and enjoy a walk along the Vistula River. The Kraków Cloth Hall offers local crafts and souvenirs. Best sights include Wawel Castle, Main Market Square, and St. Mary's Basilica. Experience the historic Jewish quarter of Kazimierz and delve into World War II history at Schindler's Factory.
Three days in Kraków is ideal to explore its historic sites, vibrant culture, and charming neighbourhoods, including the Wawel Castle, Main Market Square, and Kazimierz district.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Kraków
Most Frankfurt am Main to Kraków trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Kraków Główny station pair, with some services arriving at Kraków Płaszów Railway Station. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Kraków train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival train stations in Kraków
Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains to Kraków leave from?
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków leave from Frankfurt (Main) Süd. The station is 2 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre at Frankfurt (Main) Süd, Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main.
Frankfurt (Main) SüdFrankfurt (Main) Süd, Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main
City-centre transport
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainS6, S5, S4, S3 · 5m · £0.90 · every ~27 min
BusN8 · 9m
M36, 30 · 14m · every ~21 min
Tram18 · 11m · £3 · every ~12 min
SubwayU8, U3, U2, U1 · 5m · £3 · every ~40 min
Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
Frankfurt (Main) HbfIm Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
City-centre transport
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainS9, S8, S6, S5, S4, S3, S2, S1 · 5m · £0.90 · every ~51 min
BusN5, N12, N4 · 5m · every ~1 min
Tram18, 14, 12, 11 · 6m · £3 · every ~38 min
SubwayU5, U4 · 4m · £3 · every ~39 min
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt Flughafen FernbfFrankfurt am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany+49 69 2651055
City-centre transport
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainIce · 11m · £2
Trn · 12m · £3
S8, S9 · 19m · £3 · every ~5 min
BusS8e · 28m · £5
X61, 61 · 41m · every ~13 min
61, X61 · 42m · every ~13 min
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Which Kraków station do trains from Frankfurt am Main arrive at?
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków most often arrive at Kraków Główny. Some services arrive at Kraków Płaszów Railway Station, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Kraków arrival station.
Kraków GłównyPawia 5a, 31-154 Kraków, Poland+48 12 393 22 22
City-centre transport
Getting to Kraków Główny from Kraków city centre
Kraków Główny is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
BusA1, A14, A40, A44, A56, A64 · 7m · £0.90 · every ~14 min
Tram3, 69 · 4m · every ~13 min
Kraków Główny train station facilities and services
Kraków Główny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restauracja Browar Lubicz, Bistro Bene by Tomasz Leśniak
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kraków Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kraków Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kraków Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kraków Główny: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków Główny: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto, PURO Kraków Stare Miasto, Vienna House Andel's Cracow.
Kraków Płaszów Railway StationKraków Płaszów, 30-556 Kraków, Poland
City-centre transport
Getting to Kraków Płaszów Railway Station from Kraków city centre
Kraków Płaszów Railway Station is 3 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
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Kraków Płaszów Railway Station train station facilities and services
Kraków Płaszów Railway Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Kraków Płaszów Railway Station. ATMs are located near the entrance hall.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kraków Płaszów Railway Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kraków Płaszów Railway Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków Płaszów Railway Station: Elevators and ramps available for wheelchairs.
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