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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
11 h 59 m
Average duration
12 h 25 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
802 km
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 £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków you need to make at least one change.
ICE 698 · ICE 604 · ICE 1553 · IC 83103:0914h15Frankfurt Airport long-distance station17:24Kraków Główny£431One-way5 changes- ICE 698 · ICE 604 · ICE 1553 · IC 83103:3113h53Frankfurt (Main) Hbf17:24Kraków Główny£431One-way5 changes
- ICE 1272 · IC 60409 · 18380 · EC 590:0416h02Frankfurt Airport long-distance station16:06Kraków Główny£481One-way3 changes
- S8 · IC 60470 · ICE 649 · S31:4414h22Frankfurt (Main) Hbf16:06Kraków Główny£481One-way6 changes
- S8 · IC 60470 · ICE 649 · S31:3014h36Frankfurt am Main Flughafen16:06Kraków Główny£481One-way6 changes
- ICE 1555 · EC 1356:2811h59Frankfurt (Main) Hbf18:27Kraków Główny£1081One-way1 change
- ICE 759 · EC 13310:2812h01Frankfurt (Main) Hbf22:29Kraków Główny£1251One-way1 change
- ICE 25 · ICE 759 · EC 13310:0212h27Frankfurt Airport long-distance station22:29Kraków Główny£1251One-way2 changes
- S8 · ICE 1555 · EC 1356:0012h27Frankfurt am Main Flughafen18:27Kraków Główny£1171One-way2 changes
- ICE 523 · ICE 1162 · S3 · 337676:5713h11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf20:08Kraków Główny£1351One-way4 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 prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £119.
Distance: 802 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£113 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest | £256 Average Price |
13h 57m Average total duration 13h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 14m Average total duration 15h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 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, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 1272 · IC 60409 · 16503 · IC 7316 | Delayed 22:04 0:04Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 13h15 | 13:19 Kraków Główny | 5 changes | |
| ICE 1272 · IC 60409 · 16503 · IC 7316 | Delayed 22:04 0:04Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 13h27 | 13:31 Kraków Główny | 6 changes | |
| ICE 698 · EC 59 | Delayed 1:09 3:09Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 12h56 | 16:05 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
| ICE 698 · 3108 · 33759 · EC 59 | Delayed 1:09 3:09Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 12h57 | 16:06 Kraków Główny | 3 changes | |
| ICE 698 · EC 59 | Delayed 1:31 3:31Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h34 | 16:05 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
| ICE 698 · 3108 · 33759 · EC 59 | Delayed 1:31 3:31Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h35 | 16:06 Kraków Główny | 3 changes | |
| ICE 25 · ICE 759 · EC 133 | Delayed 8:22 10:02Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 12h27 | 22:29 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 25 · ICE 759 · EC 133 | Delayed 8:22 10:02Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 12h27 | 22:29 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 25 · ICE 759 · EC 133 | Delayed 8:39 10:19Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h10 | 22:29 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 759 · EC 133 | On time 10:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h01 | 22:29 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
| ICE 314 · ICE 559 · S3 · S3 | On time 11:34 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 16h01 | 3:35 Kraków Główny | 6 changes | |
| ICE 629 · IC 416 | On time 14:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 16h41 | 7:22 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
| ICE 629 · IC 406 · EC 431 | On time 14:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 15h52 | 6:33 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 629 · IC 416 | On time 14:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 16h25 | 7:22 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
| ICE 629 · IC 406 · EC 431 | On time 14:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 15h36 | 6:33 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 619 · RJX 61 · EC 204 | 1:20 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 16h34 | 17:54 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| S8 · IC 60470 · ICE 649 · S3 | On time 1:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 14h36 | 16:06 Kraków Główny | 6 changes | |
| ICE 619 · RJX 61 · EC 204 | 1:42 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 16h12 | 17:54 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| S8 · IC 60470 · ICE 649 · S3 | On time 1:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h22 | 16:06 Kraków Główny | 6 changes | |
ICE 698 · ICE 604 · ICE 1553+ 5675 | 3:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 14h15 | 17:24 Kraków Główny | 5 changes | |
| ICE 698 · ICE 604 · ICE 1553+5675 | 3:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h53 | 17:24 Kraków Główny | 5 changes | |
| S8 · ICE 1555 · EC 135 | 6:00 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 12h27 | 18:27 Kraków Główny | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1555 · EC 135 | On time 6:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h59 | 18:27 Kraków Główny | 1 change | |
| ICE 523 · ICE 1162 · S3 · 33767 | On time 6:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 13h27 | 20:08 Kraków Główny | 4 changes | |
| ICE 1923 · ICE 1162 · S3 · 33767 | On time 6:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 13h27 | 20:08 Kraków Główny | 4 changes | |
| ICE 523 · ICE 1162 · S3 · 33767 | On time 6:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h11 | 20:08 Kraków Główny | 4 changes | |
| ICE 1923 · ICE 1162 · S3 · 33767 | On time 6:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h11 | 20:08 Kraków Główny | 4 changes | |
| 4504 · ICE 378 · IC 2445+5681 | 7:07 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 14h32 | 21:39 Kraków Główny | 7 changes | |
| ICE 378 · IC 2445+5681+R 67288 | On time 7:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h24 | 21:39 Kraków Główny | 5 changes | |
| ICE 378 · IC 2445+5681+R 5825 | On time 7:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h24 | 21:39 Kraków Główny | 5 changes | |
| 29503 · ICE 76 · ICE 555 · S3 | 7:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 14h34 | 21:56 Kraków Główny | 6 changes | |
| 4504 · ICE 378 · IC 2445+5681 | 7:24 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h15 | 21:39 Kraków Główny | 6 changes | |
| 4504 · ICE 378 · IC 2445+5681 | 7:24 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h15 | 21:39 Kraków Główny | 6 changes | |
| ICE 316 · ICE 555 · S3 · 33769 | On time 7:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 14h21 | 21:56 Kraków Główny | 5 changes | |
| ICE 76 · ICE 555 · S3 · 33769 | Delayed 5:47 7:46Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h10 | 21:56 Kraków Główny | 5 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków
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Poland
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Kraków run on average 13 times per day, taking around 13h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 802 km distance in 10h 49m.
Distance 802 km |
Average train duration 13h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 10h 49m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
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 £35. 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.
Leo Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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.
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. 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.
Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains to Kraków leave from?
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:
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.
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:
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.
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:
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?
Getting to Kraków Główny from Kraków city centre
Kraków Główny is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
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