The cheapest and fastest trains from Leipzig to Kraków
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
8 h 18 m
Average duration
9 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
551 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Kraków will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leipzig for Kraków every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 551 km distance in an average of 9 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 49 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Leipzig to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £144.
Distance: 551 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£84 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £528 Average Price |
9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Leipzig to Kraków train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:18 Leipzig | 9h45 | 14:03 Kraków | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:31 Leipzig | 9h14 | 15:45 Kraków | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:12 Leipzig | 10h49 | 18:01 Kraków | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:31 Leipzig | 8h18 | 21:49 Kraków | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:08 Leipzig | 13h08 | 10:16 Kraków | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leipzig to Kraków
Distance 551 km |
Average train duration 8h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 48m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Leipzig to Kraków trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Leipzig and Kraków from £27. 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: Leipzig to Kraków train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leipzig and Kraków
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Willy-Brandt-Platz.
- Restaurant Zchocolat
- Vapiano Leipzig
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
- a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Leipzig
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-13 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 14-23
- Hall 3: shopping and dining area
- Tram: Lines 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X, S6
- Bus: Several lines available
- Moertelwerk
- Dominos Plagwitz
- Neuland West
- Old Rebel
- Plagwitzer Hof
- Music Hostel im Noch Besser Leben
- Carl von Clausewitz
- Asia Wok Bistro - fernöstliche Spezialitäten
- Zur Marketenderin
- Bistro Sipa
- El-Amir
- Pata Negra
- Shams Bistro
- China White
- Dorint Hotel Leipzig
- Adagio
- SchlafGut AppartementHotel
- Gwuni Mopera
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with multiple entry points around the station.
- Restaurant Weinstock
- Auerbachs Keller
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof
- Leipzig Marriott Hotel
- IntercityHotel Leipzig
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-12 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: shopping and dining area
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 7, 10, 12, 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X, S6
- China White
- Cafe Barbakane
- X-Maza
- Vodkaria
- Seaside Park
- Pentahotel Leipzig
- Victors Residenzhotel
- Marriott
- 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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